Forever Offline

Melvin Escobar on dealing with the loss of a virtual friend.

Joyful Giving Shambhala Sun January 2014 Norman Fischer Buddha

Nothing to Give, No One to Receive It

For December, we're celebrating compassion on Lion's Roar and in Shambhala Sun. Here, Norman Fischer says giving is the Buddha way.

Meet a Teacher: Shinzen Young

Shinzen Young gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.

The Only Constant

Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Lion's Roar magazine's Hal Atwood looks at the gifts of impermanence.

Spirit in the House, Witch Under the Bridge

Karen Connelly on giving unseen beings their due.

Pure Dharma, Barefoot Dharma

To practice the dharma purely, we have to walk barefoot before we can run–learning and practicing fundamentals before we go on to more advanced techniques.

The Five Great Fears

As a prelude his five-part series, Zen teacher Lewis Richmond asks us to consider fear itself: what is fear? What are we so afraid of?

Voices and Visions

When the spirit moves into writing, shaping its direction, that is a moment of pure mystery.

Take Care of Yourself Too

Sharon Salzberg reflects on the selflessness of everyday caregivers, and encouraging a balance of compassion and equanimity.

Life Lessons from the Poker Table

Psychologist and mindfulness meditator Maria Konnikova talks about what she learned about life, luck, and paying attention on her journey from complete novice to poker professional.