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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4 Ways to Deepen Your Love
Loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity are the four immeasurables, the path to an open, grounded heart. In this special section, four Buddhist teachers share practices and insights for bringing these qualities to life.
Video: Getting to know Gaylon Ferguson, teacher of our new course “Awakening the Boundless Heart”
In this short Q&A, dharma teacher Gaylon Ferguson shares the story of his journey toward becoming a dharma teacher, professor, and author.
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NEW ONLINE COURSE
Awakening the Boundless Heart
How to Be a Bodhisattva
in Our Times
With Gaylon Ferguson
Live Teachings & Meditations
Join our May resident teacher Rev. Marvin Harada for weekly live guided meditations each Wednesday, plus an in-depth talk + Q&A on The Generosity of Listening.
Free Live Meditation
Join resident teacher Rev. Marvin Harada for weekly live guided meditations.
every Wednesday
8:30am PST / 11:30 Am EST
May 2026
LOOKING AHEAD
Upcoming Resident Teachers
June 2026 • Susan Piver
July 2026 • Ofosu Jones-Quartey (Born I)
August 2026 • nico and devon hase
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.
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.