Category: Dharma in Daily Life
Buddhism’s New Pioneers
It’s possible that most Western Buddhists are “unaffiliated.” There is therefore no record of their activity. They practice off the books.
Video: Can we change the culture of caregiving?
Koshin Palley Ellison and Robert Chodo Campbell discuss what they’re doing to help medical professionals build a community of support.
Video: The Wisdom of End-of-Life Care
Frank Ostaseski, one of the leading voices in contemplative end-of-life care, shares the lessons he’s learned at the bedsides of the dying.
Choosing Peace
There is a key moment, says Pema Chödrön, when we make the choice between peace and conflict.
Watch: Koshin Paley Ellison and Chodo Robert Campbell on Working with Death
New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care founders Koshin Paley Ellison and Chodo Robert Campbell discuss what it's like to work with death directly.
Watch: Robert Wright on “Why Buddhism is True”
Lion’s Roar‘s editor-in-chief, Melvin McLeod, talks with evolutionary psychologist and author of "Why Buddhism is True," Robert Wright.
The Halloween Monk
Happy Halloween! Peter Aronson shares the story of his unique Buddhist Halloween.
Advice for Women in a Secret Sexual Relationship with Their Buddhist Teacher
Willa Blythe Baker offers nine pieces of advice for women who find themselves in secret relationships with their teachers.
Preparing to Die
Death is a journey into the unknown. Like any journey, it goes better if you’re prepared. Here are teachings from Tibetan Buddhism to help.
The Haunted Dominion of Mind
The haunted dominion of the mind, says Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche, is self-clinging. We must cut through self-clinging by cultivating the view of emptiness.
The Heart Is Tender
Gina Sharpe says the most important Buddhist teaching for the world today is to have a compassionate heart.
Matthieu Ricard’s Journey to Compassion
Scientist, monk, best-selling author, humanitarian—how Matthieu Ricard discovered that caring for others is the only answer.
Living the Lion’s Roar: How to Practice Fearlessness
At every stage of our path, says Chögyam Trunpga Rinpoche, the fearless proclamation of the truth cuts through ego. Are we ready to hear it?
How Am I Doing?
From time to time, says Anyen Rinpoche, it’s important to take an honest look at yourself and ask, how am I doing on the Buddhist path?
A Prayer to Be of Benefit
Buddhist student Kaitlyn Hatch wanted a prayer specifically designed for the divided, trying time we're living in. So she wrote her own.
How We Can Address Patriarchy
Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens on why Buddhist community members must confront and deal with ethical misconduct, and how to do it.
6 Pointers for Making a Positive Life Change
Josh Korda shares six pointers on how to cultivate the patience and support to make postive changes in your own life.
Review: “A Ghost Story” contemplates impermanence and eternity
The new indie film "A Ghost Story" is a tender meditation on Buddhist themes like impermanence and bardo. And, it’s also boring.
The Best of Pema Chödrön: Life, Quotes, and Books
An introduction to the life, books, and teachings of Pema Chödrön, one of America's most beloved Buddhist teachers.
How Would a Buddhist Monk Solve the Classic “Trolley Problem”?
Facing the dilemma of letting five people die or killing one instead, what is "right action"?