Melvin McLeod

Melvin McLeod is the editor-in-chief of Lion’s Roar.

Recent Articles

Why Jon Kabat-Zinn Brought Mindfulness to the Mainstream

Jon Kabat-Zinn was a yoga teacher and meditator with a PhD in molecular biology—then he founded mindfulness-based stress reduction and sparked the American mindfulness movement. In this second installment of a three-part conversation, he tells editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod about the experiences and insights that shaped his journey.

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Mindfulness: Birth of a New Contemplative Tradition

Editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod introduces the March 2025 issue of Lion's Roar.

Joanna Macy on the Great Awakening the Planet Needs

Buddhist thinker and environmental activist Joanna Macy on the global awakening the planet needs. At heart, it’s a spiritual revolution.

El camino completo de la atención plena

Un viaje que cambia la vida comienza con una sola respiración. Con el simple acto de prestar atención consciente a una respiración, afirma Melvin McLeod, nos adentramos en un camino completo que va más profundo y más lejos de lo que podemos imaginar.

The Human Path

Editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod introduces the September 2024 issue of Lion’s Roar on the complete path of mindfulness.