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).

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The Magic Moment in Meditation

Sharon Salzberg explains how to practice basic breath meditation.

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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.

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How to Experience the True Nature of Mind

Mingyur Rinpoche shares step-by-step instructions to experience the basic nature of mind.

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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.