Refuge for your heart and mind.
Welcome to Lion’s Roar. Discover timeless wisdom, real-life stories, and trusted voices of Buddhism and mindfulness. All are welcome on this path of awakening.
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How to Flourish
Renowned neuroscientists and contemplative teachers Richard J. Davidson and Cortland Dahl draw on decades of research to reveal how awareness, connection, insight, and purpose support genuine well-being, helping us thrive even amid stress and uncertainty.
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.
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Live Teachings & Meditations
Join our June resident teacher Susan Piver for weekly live guided meditations each Wednesday, plus an in-depth talk + Q&A on Meditation for Mystics.
Free Live Meditation
Join resident teacher Ofosu Jones-Quartey for weekly live guided meditations.
every Wednesday
8:30am PST / 11:30 Am EST
JULY 2026
Healing the World Through Self-Compassion
With OFOSU JONES-QUARTEY
THURSDAY, JUly 23, 2026
8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
LOOKING AHEAD
Upcoming Resident Teachers
August 2026 • nico and devon hase
September 2026 • Jenna Hollenstein
October 2026 • Diana Winston
For our members
Latest Workshops to Deepen Your Path
Our growing library of workshops and classes offers support, insight, and inspiration for every stage of your journey. New workshops added each month for Lion’s Roar members.
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Explore
Discover resources to guide your path. Whether you’re starting a meditation practice or wanting to go deeper, we invite you to explore our collections to support your journey.
Buddhism
A–Z
Your guide to key terms, concepts, and traditions.
Meditator’s Toolkit
Tips, teachings, and heart advice for building a strong practice.
Deepen Your Practice
Explore our special section for committed Buddhists.
Spiritual Journeys
Travel with us on pilgrimages to sacred Buddhist sites.
Who We Are
We’re on a mission to help people live with less suffering — and more joy — by sharing wisdom and practices of Buddhism and mindfulness, and to help these traditions flourish now and for generations to come.
Free Guided Meditations
Guided meditations led by beloved teachers. Pause, and give yourself a moment of peace.
Bring Inspiration Home
Explore our curated collection of art, jewelry, gifts, and meditation supplies — chosen to support your practice and reflect the dharma. Your purchase supports our nonprofit mission.
Membership
You want to live more clearly. More compassionately. More awake.
As a member, you’ll find trusted teachings, deep reflections, and steady support for your practice. And you’ll help bring those same resources to others — freely offered, widely shared, and rooted in genuine human wisdom.