‘North, south, east and west being void, they form a single house.’ Kusan Sunim

As I scrolled through social media the day after Thanksgiving, I saw many photos of people celebrating the holiday. I shared their joy as they basked in the warm glow of their dearest loved ones, marveling at their sumptuous holiday spreads. Yet I couldn’t forget the...

Naropa University, the Buddhist-inspired university in Boulder, Colorado has launched a search for a new president. The successful candidate will succeed Charles (Chuck) Lief, the long-time president who is retiring. The search committee says that it is seeking a...

Question: I find the holiday season really lonely. My husband died ten years ago and my children live far away. Are there any teachings to help me deal with loneliness, particularly during the holidays when other people are enjoying their families? Answer: Take heart,...

El maestro budista, traductor y ex monje Carlo Carranza conversa con Mariana Restrepo de Buddhadharma, compartiendo sus ideas sobre cómo el budismo se adapta al contexto cultural occidental y cómo los practicantes occidentales pueden hacer suyo el dharma mientras...

‘Delusion blinds us to the truths of anicca (impermanence), dukkha (suffering), and anattā (not-self), the three marks of existence that the Buddha taught as central to awakening.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘Unlike greed or hatred, which are relatively easy to notice once they arise, delusion works in the shadows of the mind.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘In the end, the Buddha’s reluctance to speak of his own awakening is a teaching in itself. It reminds us that the true depth of wisdom cannot be captured in words, that the experiences we have along the path are less important than the process that brings them...

In this inspiring conversation, Lion’s Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod speaks with Buddhist monk, humanitarian, and author Matthieu Ricard about the transformative power of compassion. Ricard delves into its foundational role in Buddhism and human society,...

‘Do not be like those sophists who have studied rhetoric and judge a person's wisdom only by his eloquence. As it is said, "A snake drinks water and produces poison; a cow drinks water and produces milk." If you train wisely, bodhi is produced; if you train.’ Master...