Buddhanature: You’re Perfect As You Are

Why feel bad about yourself when you are naturally aware, loving, and wise? Mingyur Rinpoche explains how to see past the temporary stuff and discover your own buddhanature.

The Four Immeasurables Leave Nothing Untouched

If you don’t want your happiness to impede that of someone else, says Vanessa Zuisei Goddard, practice the four immeasurables.

Healing Anti-Asian Hate on My Birthday

On a birthday like no other, Canyon Sam reflects on celebrating beauty and practicing joy and compassion in the face of an increase in anti-Asian violence.

How Meditation Saved My Mind

Sometimes we’re committed to our meditation practice and sometimes we drift away. No matter what, Matthew Kohut believes we can always find our way home to the cushion.

I See You, I Am Here: The Secret to Heartfelt Communication

Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu shows us how we can truly connect with others with the Zulu practice of Sawubona.

Everybody Loves Something

According to Pema Chödrön, love and compassion are like the weak spots in the walls of ego.

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Their sangha gathered virtually, but it was still real. Rachel Paige King on the loss of an online dharma brother.

The Why and How of Lojong, or Mind Training

The teachings on lojong, are an invaluable aid to practitioners. They show us how the wisdom and skillful means of the Mahayana can actually be put to use.

Meet a Teacher: Mary Stancavage

An interview with Mary Stancavage from our "Meet a Teacher" series in the July 2021 issue of Lion's Roar magazine.

What Is Sangha?

Thich Nhat Hanh explains that sangha is more than a community, it’s a deep spiritual practice.