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...

‘May those caught in the fire of time realise the coolness of awakening.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘May those caught in the guru business realise that everyone has the Buddha Nature.’ Everyday Buddhism

‘If you are willing to do whatever it takes to find your way out of suffering — and it means confronting the roots of resistance and craving right here, right now — you can reach complete success.’ Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

Dharma practitioners are taught the critical importance of developing nonattachment (noticing without holding on as phenomena arise, abide, and dissolve), understanding the only route to happiness is to think of others before ourselves, and accepting the truth of...

‘The problem is the relationship between the mind and its objects, between the senses and their objects. And this relationship is charged with attachment, aversion and ignorance.’ Corrado Pensa

‘This is the Buddha’s firm and unshakeable awareness that watches over and protects the mind.’ Ajahn Chah

And which are the three factors of the donor? There is the case where the donor, before giving, is glad; while giving, his/her mind is bright and clear; and after giving is gratified. These are the three factors of the donor. —the Dana Sutta, translated by Thanissaro...

‘You take something that no longer exists and put it into your mind and compare it with what comes up. If you have a shadow of something, can you hold onto that shadow? All of your perceptions, as they arise like shadows, have nothing for you to hold on to.’ Gien...