‘Wakeful without wandering, The mind is tranquil yet bright. All phenomena are real and eternal, Profuse, yet of a single form.’ Niutou Farong
Morning meditation — Wakeful without wandering.
read more
Spirituality
Morning meditation — The Buddha’s caution against clinging to views is a reminder that the ultimate goal of the Dharma.
‘The Buddha’s caution against clinging to views is a reminder that the ultimate goal of the Dharma is not the articulation of truth but the direct experience of it.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — By being fully present, we allow the truths of impermanence, suffering, and not-self to reveal themselves.
‘By being fully present, we allow the truths of impermanence, suffering, and not-self to reveal themselves. In this way, awareness and wisdom are not separate; they are two aspects of the same practice, each deepening and supporting the other.’ Everyday Buddhism
Founding Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod becomes Lion’s Roar’s First Editor at Large
We’d like to let you know about an important transition here at Lion’s Roar. Our longtime editor-in-chief, Melvin McLeod, has stepped down from his position to become editor at large. Now leading our editorial department are Andrea Miller, editor of Lion’s Roar...
Thich Nhat Hanh’s Answers to Children’s Deepest Questions
Children have a special place in the Plum Village tradition of the late Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. There are special practices, vows, and programs designed especially for children and teens, and Thich Nhat Hanh often fashioned the first part of his dharma talks...
Morning meditation — Awareness is the foundation of all Buddhist practice.
‘Awareness is the foundation of all Buddhist practice, as it trains the mind to stay grounded in reality rather than becoming lost in distraction or delusion.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning meditation — When we integrate the understanding of anicca (impermanence) with the practice of patience.
‘When we integrate the understanding of anicca (impermanenc) with the practice of patience, we develop a profound equanimity. We recognise that whatever difficulties or challenges we face will also pass, just as all things do.’ Everyday Buddhism
Morning Meditation — Unfortunately, one of the ills of modern society.
‘Unfortunately, one of the ills of modern society is that it’s in headlong flight from the truth of the human condition, from the fact that we all, without exception, are subject to old age, sickness and death.’ John Snelling
Morning meditation — As the process of papañca slows, the world is no longer split into subject and object.
‘As the process of papañca slows, the world is no longer split into subject and object. There is only just this, known without grasping, seen without separation. No drama. No statement. Not-one, not-two.’ Everyday Buddhism
Listening to the Sounds of the Earth with Larry Ward
This meditation is excerpted from Lion’s Roar’s audio collection “Meditations to Ground Yourself.” Transcript So I wanted to share with you one daily practice that I do, and offer it to you as a possible homework experiment. I live in Taos, New Mexico, even though I’m...