Lion's Roar

The Lion's Roar celebrates the spirit of wakefulness wherever it appears - in the arts, relationships, politics, livelihood, popular culture, and all the challenges of modern life. It offers a Buddhist view for people of all spiritual traditions who are open, inquisitive, passionate and committed.

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HANDS OF COMPASSION • It can hurt so much to see people in pain that we want to turn away. ALLYSON PIMENTEL on how to face—and alleviate—the suffering in this world.

A THOUSAND THOUGHTS, A THOUSAND PIECES • ROBERVAL OLIVEIRA on why doing puzzles can deepen your meditation practice.

THE RACE KOAN • Are we all Black poets at night? E. ETHELBERT MILLER asks us to ponder this and other questions.

HOW TO CREATE A MEDITATION SPACE • No matter your living situation, you can have a place to practice. YAOTUNDE OBIORA explains.

THE REVOLUTION BEGINS WITH THE SELF • Your individual meditation practice can aid collective liberation. DR. G explains.

GOOD FOOD • How can all communities thrive? BRYANT TERRY on the importance of cooking mindfully.

DEITY PRACTICE • Enlightenment has many forms. SHERYL PETTY on how it manifests in Tantric Buddhism and the African-based Lucumí tradition.

BOOKS IN BRIEF • On Tina Turner and bell hooks, love and liberation—eight inspiring new books are reviewed by ARLETA LITTLE.

Trace the Buddha’s Path

True Liberation Black & Buddhist in America • Recently the nonprofit organizatoin Dharma Relief awarded fellowships to Black Buddhist leaders for their work supporting Black communities. Here, Lion’s Roar’s PAMELA AYO YETUNDE hosts a roundtable conversation with four of those fellows: JEAN MARIE ROBBINS, PAMELA FREEMAN, RAMONA LISA ORTIZ-SMITH, and VICTORIA CARY. Bringing their lived experience to bear, they talk about how Buddhist practice is helping Black people heal from the impact of racism and discover inner peace.

Ten Ways to Find True Happiness • KAIRA JEWEL LINGO introduces us to the paramis, the ten qualities of enlightened beings.

GENEROSITY • GAYLON FERGUSON on the three types of giving—and why they’re all important.

MORALITY • There’s a clear path to virtue, says LARRY WARD. It’s the five precepts common to all Buddhist traditions.

RENUNCIATION • Renounce the ego, the small self, says TUERE SALA. It feels good to let go.

WISDOM • Wisdom, says JUSTIN MILES, is a knowing that sees, instead of scrutinizing what it sees.

EFFORT • When you see the power of practice, says VENERABLE PANNAVATI, you naturally practice with more vigor.

PATIENCE • Patience, says ZENJU EARTHLYN MANUEL, is tranquility and wellness, security and joy.

TRUTHFULNESS • AISHAH SHAHIDAH SIMMONS on how she learned to be honest, not just with others—but with herself.

DETERMINATION • To overcome a lack of self-confidence, says JAN WILLIS, cultivate joyous resolve.

LOVING-KINDNESS • Combat veteran RALPH STEELE explains how metta meditation supports his healing from PTSD.

EQUANIMITY • In any given situation, how can you know if, when, and how you should respond? BRADLEY DONALDSON explains.

OPEN HEART, WISE HEART The Life & Teachings of Ruth King • Mindfulness allowed renowned Buddhist teacher Ruth King to heal from trauma. Now she helps others find their own healing.

Honoring the Form • Everything is impermanent, but a chance encounter shows another truth—continuation. A short story by the renowned novelist CHARLES JOHNSON.

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