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5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness
“The essence of our practice can be described as transforming suffering into happiness,” says Thich Nhat Hanh.
The Dharma of Fiction
Novels, fables, and plays — they’re stories that are made up, yet they often express deep truths. Five writers and thinkers explore the spiritual teachings they’ve found in fiction.
What Does It Mean to Be a Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Practitioner?
Over the last decade, there’s been an increased awareness of the adverse effects of trauma in the mindfulness and meditation discourse. Naomi Matlow explains.
Hecho con amor
Hechas con masa de maíz, las arepas se comen en América del Sur desde la época precolombina. Para Mariana Restrepo son un recuerdo de todas las manos que la han alimentado, de todas las manos que la han formado.
You’re with Us on This Journey
Publisher Ben Moore introduces the January 2022 issue of Lion's Roar.
Cooked with Love
Arepas have been eaten in South America since pre-Columbian times. For Mariana Restrepo, they’re a reminder of all the hands that have fed and shaped her.
Meet a Teacher: Qalvy Grainzvolt
Qalvy Grainzvolt gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.
Cuando la noche se ilumina
Santiago Avilés refleja sobre el simbolismo de la iluminación presente en la celebración tradicional de la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción en Colombia, al igual que en la celebración Zen de Rohatsu, o la celebración del despertar del Buda. Estas dos celebraciones inspiradas en la luz y la iluminación, nos invitan a la contemplacion, la meditación, y a mantener encendida la lumbre de nuestra determinación espiritual, cualquiera que sea nuestra práctica.
The How of Happiness
Mindfulness, courage, and compassion are key. Bonnie Nadzam presents a selection of new books on living well.
Buddhist Sangha as Refuge for LGBTQ+ People
Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on the recent shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, sharing how Buddhists can work to create a community of refuge for LGBTQ+ people.