Melvin McLeod

Melvin McLeod is the Editor-in-Chief of Lion’s Roar magazine and Buddhadharma.

Recent Articles

The Profound Practice of Enjoying Life

Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod introduces the January 2024 issue of Lion's Roar.

America Needs bell hooks

Lion’s Roar is proud to offer this selection of bell hooks' writings and conversations from our pages on spirituality, race, feminism, and life.

Richard Gere on Tibet’s Gift of Love

Actor and activist Richard Gere talks about his teacher the Dalai Lama, the warm heart of the Tibetan people, and how humanity can benefit from the values of Tibetan culture.

No Self, No Suffering

Melvin McLeod breaks down the Buddha’s four noble truths and argues it’s not only the ultimate self-help formula, but the best guide to helping others and benefiting the world.

Photo of streetscape and the bookshop City Lights in San Francisco.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Enlightenment

Things to see, do, and enjoy in three American Buddhist hotspots.