Category: Meditation
Chanting for Buddhahood
Shodaigyo meditation combines silent sitting with chanting to the beat of a drum. Ryuei Michael McCormick on how to do this calming yet exhilarating practice.
A Jewish-Buddhist Practice for Well-Being
Darren Kleinberg teaches a Jewish-Buddhist practice for holding the whole universe in your heart.
Loving-Kindness for All Beings & All Bodies
Metta meditation is healing and heart-opening. Arisika Razak leads us through the practice.
Silent Illumination: The Method of No-Method
The practice is to be fully here, with this body and mind, in this space. Rebecca Li on silent illumination.
How to Practice Bearing Witness
A three-step practice to connect with and serve those who are suffering.
Meditation: Be Kind to Yourself
A three-step contemplation from Kristin Neff to give yourself the compassion you need (and deserve).
The Magic Moment in Meditation
Sharon Salzberg explains how to practice basic breath meditation.
The Ticking Watch Meditation to Overcome Negative Thoughts
Sensei Alex Kakuyo shares a practice to work with suffering by calming the mind one second at a time.
How to Experience the True Nature of Mind
Mingyur Rinpoche shares step-by-step instructions to experience the basic nature of mind.
He Gave Me the Best Advice
In the opening editorial of the November 2023 issue of Lion’s Roar, Associate Editor Mariana Restrepo shares the advice Mingyur Rinpoche gave her.