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Why We Meditate with Tsokyni Rinpoche & Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman and Tsokyni Rinpoche talk about their new book, "Why We Meditate: The Science and Practice of Clarity and Compassion."
Calm Abiding and the Divine Abodes with Lama Tsomo
Buddhist teacher Lama Tsomo talks about her new book, Deepening Wisdom, Deepening Connection, shamatha meditation, the four prized emotions referred to as the “Divine Abodes,” and how to find your own Buddhist teacher, including a “calm abiding” meditation.
The Trauma of Caste with Thenmozhi Soundararajan
Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Dalit civil rights organizer and author of the forthcoming book, The Trauma of Caste, speaks with Lion’s Roar associate editor Noel Alumit about being classified as “untouchable,” how caste oppression relates to civil rights in the Western world, and what Buddhists can do about it.
Being Open to What Works for You with Mushim Patricia Ikeda
Lion’s Roar’s Rod Meade Sperry sits down with Mushim Patricia Ikeda, a teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center with a background in Japanese and Korean Zen and Vipassana. Recently, as she thinks about the passing of time and, ultimately, death, she’s taken a different direction of practice, exploring the end of life in the…
Mindfulness of Race with Ruth King
Ruth King, founder of the Mindful of Race Institute, talks about how to approach talking about race and how mindfulness can heal racial wounds.
The Practice of Meditation with Yung Pueblo
Mariana Restrepo talks to Yung Pueblo, author of the upcoming book "Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future."
The Buddhist Enneagram with Susan Piver
Susan Piver applies Buddhist principles to a well-known typology of personality types. Then, a review of Oprah Winfrey’s Book Club selection, That Bird Has My Wings by imprisoned Buddhist author Jarvis Jay Masters.
We’re Not Who You Think We Are, with Chenxing Han
Chenxing Han reads her article examining the stereotypes that have marginalized Asian American Buddhists, and the rich diversity of a new generation of practitioners.
Beauty in the Bittersweet with Susan Cain
Lion's Roar's Chris Pacheco talks with author Susan Cain about the surprising lessons we can learn from sorrow and longing.
The Breath Is Your Partner with Trudy Goodman
Trudy Goodman on how to experience the true grounding power of mindfulness meditation.
Racism, Suffering, and the Joy of Freedom with Kamilah Majied
Dr. Kamilah Majied talks to Pamela Ayo Yetunde about internalized racism, the nature of suffering, and how we can all find a more freeing, joyous way to live.
Connecting to Nature with Larry Ward & Roe v. Wade with Roshi Joan Halifax
Larry Ward shares four everyday practices to better connect with the natural world. Then, Roshi Joan Halifax offers some words of encouragement for all those reeling after the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Wisdom and Suffering with Brother Phap Hai
On this episode of The Lion's Roar Podcast, Brother Phap Hai talks about the connection between suffering and wisdom.
Coping with Racism & Guided Metta with Phoenix Soleil
Insight Meditation teacher Phoenix Soleil talks to Pamela Ayo Yetunde about how metta practice can help you cope with facing racism.
Fear and Knowing How to Be Satisfied with Koshin Paley Ellison
In this clip from the new online course "Medicine for Fear," Koshin Paley Ellison talks about the problem of never feeling like you have enough.
Death and What Really Matters with Shoshana Ungerlieder
On this episode of the Lion's Roar Podcast, Dr. Shoshana Ungerlieder talks about the taboo of death and dying among medical professionals.
Black Male Vulnerability in Buddhist Community
Willie Mukei Shoman Smith, SoOn Eli Brown-Stevenson, and Malik Watkins talk to Lion's Roar's Pamela Ayo Yetunde.
Mindful Money with Spencer Sherman
Spencer Sherman, author of "The Cure for Money Madness," talks about how one can grow spiritually while still engaging with money.
Pema Chödrön’s Four Keys to Waking Up with Andrea Miller
Hear what Pema has to say about how to “walk the walk” of a spiritual person.
On the Road with Traveling Nunk Sister Clear Grace
Sister Clear Grace speaks with Lion’s Roar’s associate editor Pamela Ayo Yetunde about the journey of the "Traveling Nunk."