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Meet a Teacher: James Ishmael Ford
James Ishmael Ford gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.
4 Better Ways to Relate to Money
When was the last time you had a positive attitude toward money? For millions of Americans, financial troubles are real and difficult. Particularly in this time of pandemic and economic contraction, many people are struggling with job loss, reduced income, fear of eviction, loss of business, and health care worries. For them, money is a…
Simply Satisfying
Forget the complexities of "haute cuisine." Sometimes a simple, homey ingredient, fresh andwell-prepared, is what Elissa Altman craves.
Buddhism’s “Five Remembrances” Are Wake-Up Calls for Us All
Perfectly clear, compassionate, and concise, the "Five Remembrances" are Buddhism at its very best. Koun Franz explains.
Let Your Heart Break
Kimberly Brown offers a practice for when the weight of the world leaves you angry and overwhelmed.
The Garden Path
It takes root; it grows; it blooms. Cheryl Wilfong on how meditation practice is cultivated like a garden.
Lecciones del Covid-19
La recuperación tras Covid-19 se ha sentido como perder el juego de serpientes y escaleras, dice la capellán de hospital Kristina Pearson. Ella nos comparte las lecciones de impermanencia, aceptación y esperanza sabia que ha aprendido en este camino.
Cómo nos enganchamos y cómo nos desenganchamos
Pema Chödrön habla acerca de shenpa, o la urgencia, el gancho que dispara nuestras tendencias habituales a cerrarnos. Nos enganchamos en ese momento en el que nos endurecernos cuando buscamos alivio. Para desengancharnos empezamos por reconocer ese momento de intranquilidad y aprendemos a relajarnos en ese momento.