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Drinking Orange Juice
Thich Nhat Hanh shares how to turn your morning glass of O.J. into a little ritual of mindfulness.
Where the Buddha’s Lessons Began
On a backpacking trip through Nepal and Ladakh, Ryan Fitzpatrick encountered his fair share of expectations, attachments, and obstacles. Though none of us are traveling right now, here he shares what we can learn when we do.
Transcending Time with Umeboshi
Elissa Altman shares the story of "Grandma's Ghost," a 30-year-old Japanese <em>umeboshi</em> plum, and the healing it brought in this difficult time.
Bread of Life
Making bread requires the acceptance of both the imperfect and the impermanent, says Elissa Altman. She shares her thoughts on the meditative process of bread making and a recipe for a bloomer loaf.
National Treasure: Gary Snyder
Beat hero, steward of the earth, Zen Buddhist, and poet Gary Snyder turns 90 on May 8. He looks back on an honorable life at the leading edge.
The Nature of Fear
In this classic piece from the Lion's Roar archives, Joseph Goldstein explores the different types of fear, and how we can sit with fear and hold onto it in our practice.
They Called Us Enemy
In his graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, actor/activist George Takei tells his own story of growing up in a World War Two internment camp, shining a light on how it must feel to be in an immigration detention center today. Read an excerpt below.
5 Buddhist Practices to Help Tackle Climate Change
Willa Blythe Baker offers five meditations to help accept the truth of climate change, laying the ground for a skillful response.
What Is Suffering?
Nine teachers explain what suffering is, how we feel it, and why it isn't a condemnation — it's a joyous opportunity.
Buddhist Teachings, Wisdom, and Practices for the Coronavirus Era
A collection of Buddhist teachings, wisdom, and practices for these uncertain times.