Lion’s Roar May 2026

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The Antidote to Greed, Hatred & Ignorance

Buddhism teaches that the three poisons — greed, hatred, and ignorance — are the root causes of all suffering, yet through practice we can learn to recognize these forces and respond with clarity and care. Rev. Marvin Harada, Karen Maezen Miller, Alisa Dennis, and Pamela Ayo Yetunde explore ways to cultivate inner peace, break free from harmful cycles, and create a more compassionate world.

Karen Maezen Miller

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May 2026

Features

What to Do When Panic Attacks

Qalvy Grainzvolt on simple practices that can help you navigate panic with steadiness and self-compassion.

Qalvy Grainzvolt

Michael Pollan Wants You to Rethink Consciousness

Michael Pollan, whose new book tackles the mystery of consciousness, sits down with Andrea Miller to explore why our usual assumptions about the mind fall short and how new research is reshaping the way we understand awareness itself.

Michael Pollan

Your Deepest Questions

Koan practice isn’t limited to formal Zen inquiry. It can also be carried into the unresolved places of ordinary life—into grief, uncertainty, ethical crossroads, and love itself. Lisa Ernst explains.

Lisa Ernst

She Who Removes All Fear

Lama Döndrup Drölma introduces the first seven of Tara’s twenty-one emanations, showing how each helps us meet whatever arises with courage and compassion. Illustrations by Lasha Mutual.

Lama Döndrup Drölma

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