Michael Pollan Wants You to Rethink Consciousness Michael Pollan, whose new book tackles the mystery of consciousness, sits down with Andrea Miller to explore why our usual assumptions about the mind fall short and how new research is reshaping the…

Michael Pollan, whose new book tackles the mystery of consciousness, sits down with Andrea Miller to explore why our usual assumptions about the mind fall short and how new research is reshaping the way we understand awareness itself.

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The Wisdom of Animals Kate Siber on the wild teachers who show us how to let go and persevere, listen deeply, and begin again.

Kate Siber on the wild teachers who show us how to let go and persevere, listen deeply, and begin again. www.lionsroar.com/the-wisdom-o...

How to Find Your Middle Way Catherine Pawasarat unpacks Buddhism’s practical path of balance, opening the door to deeper insights that help us loosen fixed views and live with greater openness.

Catherine Pawasarat unpacks Buddhism’s practical path of balance, opening the door to deeper insights that help us loosen fixed views and live with greater openness. www.lionsroar.com/how-to-find-...

Ethics are the Heart of Spiritual Practice Genuine awakening depends on grounding our practice in nonviolence, compassion, and self-honesty, says Anam Thubten.

Genuine awakening depends on grounding our practice in nonviolence, compassion, and self-honesty, says Anam Thubten. www.lionsroar.com/ethics-are-t...

Finding My Higher Power in the Ten Thousand Things Bill K. explores how Zen and Alcoholics Anonymous reflect and support each other, revealing a cosmos alive with connection.

Bill K. explores how Zen and Alcoholics Anonymous reflect and support each other, revealing a cosmos alive with connection. www.lionsroar.com/finding-my-h...

Activate the Antidote Rod Meade Sperry introduces the May 2026 issue of Lion's Roar.

Rod Meade Sperry introduces the May 2026 issue of Lion's Roar. www.lionsroar.com/activate-the...

May 2026: Books in Brief In Buddhism, equanimity is traditionally considered one of the most beneficial states of mind, yet in American Buddhism it is often sidelined by

Jessica little reviews a new lineup of books for the May 2026 issue.

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May 2026: Books in Brief In Buddhism, equanimity is traditionally considered one of the most beneficial states of mind, yet in American Buddhism it is often sidelined by

In Buddhism, equanimity is traditionally considered one of the most beneficial states of mind, yet in American Buddhism it is often sidelined by www.lionsroar.com/may-2026-boo...

She Who Removes All Fear Lama Döndrup Drölma introduces the first seven of Tara’s twenty-one emanations, showing how each helps us meet whatever arises with courage and compassion. Illustrations by Lasha Mutual.

Lama Döndrup Drölma introduces the first seven of Tara’s twenty-one emanations, showing how each helps us meet whatever arises with courage and compassion. Illustrations by Lasha Mutual. www.lionsroar.com/she-who-remo...

Your Deepest Questions Koan practice isn’t limited to formal Zen inquiry. It can also be carried into the unresolved places of ordinary life—into grief, uncertainty, ethical crossroads, and love itself. Lisa Ernst explains.

Koan practice isn’t limited to formal Zen inquiry. It can also be carried into the unresolved places of ordinary life—into grief, uncertainty, ethical crossroads, and love itself. Lisa Ernst explains. www.lionsroar.com/your-deepest...

The Antidote to Greed, Hatred & Ignorance Buddhism teaches that the three poisons — greed, hatred, and ignorance — are the root causes of all suffering, yet through practice we can learn to recognize these forces and respond with clarity and…

Buddhism teaches that the three poisons — greed, hatred, and ignorance — are the root causes of all suffering, yet through practice we can learn to recognize these forces and respond with clarity and care.

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What to Do When Panic Attacks Qalvy Grainzvolt on simple practices that can help you navigate panic with steadiness and self-compassion.

Qalvy Grainzvolt on simple practices that can help you navigate panic with steadiness and self-compassion. www.lionsroar.com/what-to-do-w...

What is Impermanence, or Anicca? | Buddhism A–Z Impermanence is a foundational concept in Buddhism that all phenomena — including our bodies and thoughts — are subject to change, decay, and death. Nothing has a permanent, solid core.

Impermanence is a foundational concept in Buddhism that all phenomena — including our bodies and thoughts — are subject to change, decay, and death. Nothing has a permanent, solid core. www.lionsroar.com/buddhism/imp...

Creating Buddhism-informed Spiritual Care on College Campuses The Maitreya Association’s co-founder and president explains the creation of the first-ever professional network of Buddhist college chaplains and its impact on American Buddhist higher education…

The Maitreya Association’s co-founder and president explains the creation of the first-ever professional network of Buddhist college chaplains and its impact on American Buddhist higher education ministry.

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Community joins together after Buddhist Church of Sacramento vandalization "One never fully realizes the strength of community until a time of need," writes the BCS in response to the care of its sangha and neighbors.

"One never fully realizes the strength of community until a time of need," writes the BCS in response to the care of its sangha and neighbors. www.lionsroar.com/community-jo...

When Caring Becomes Practice As her mother’s illness deepens, Chokey Tsering turns to Buddhist teachings—seeking to ease her mother’s suffering while confronting her own.

As her mother’s illness deepens, Chokey Tsering turns to Buddhist teachings—seeking to ease her mother’s suffering while confronting her own. www.lionsroar.com/what-it-mean...

Does Mindfulness Help Kids? There’s A Better Question to Ask Recent studies of school-based mindfulness programs have raised doubts about the benefits of teaching mindfulness to kids. Susan Kaiser Greenland explains why those findings don’t tell the whole…

Recent studies of school-based mindfulness programs have raised doubts about the benefits of teaching mindfulness to kids. Susan Kaiser Greenland explains why those findings don’t tell the whole story.

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How to Be Honest With Yourself False positivity erodes truth and intimacy. Daniel Ahearn offers a path toward honesty.

False positivity erodes truth and intimacy. Daniel Ahearn offers a path toward honesty. www.lionsroar.com/when-resilie...

The Seeds I Water Tony Koji Wallin-Sato’s relationship with his father was marked by absence, addiction, and suicide. Through practice, he discovers how to stop growing the seeds of suffering.

Tony Koji Wallin-Sato’s relationship with his father was marked by absence, addiction, and suicide. Through practice, he discovers how to stop growing the seeds of suffering. www.lionsroar.com/the-seeds-i-...

When Resilience Becomes Repression False positivity erodes truth and intimacy. Daniel Ahearn offers a path toward honesty.

False positivity erodes truth and intimacy. Daniel Ahearn offers a path toward honesty. www.lionsroar.com/when-resilie...

Mindfulness of the Nine Types of Hunger Jan Chozen Bays shows how mindful attention to nine distinct “hungers” can transform eating on autopilot into a practice of awareness, gratitude, and wise nourishment.

Jan Chozen Bays shows how mindful attention to nine distinct “hungers” can transform eating on autopilot into a practice of awareness, gratitude, and wise nourishment. www.lionsroar.com/mindfulness-...

The Power of We Collective awareness is key to tackling the converging crises of our time. Jon Kabat-Zinn on how to move beyond I, me, and mine.

Collective awareness is key to tackling the converging crises of our time. Jon Kabat-Zinn on how to move beyond I, me, and mine. www.lionsroar.com/the-power-of...

George Saunders on the Art of Not Knowing The celebrated author talks with Lion’s Roar about mortality, compassion, and why uncertainty is the most honest place a writer can stand.

The celebrated author talks with Lion’s Roar about mortality, compassion, and why uncertainty is the most honest place a writer can stand. www.lionsroar.com/george-saund...

The Trail Back to Beginner’s Mind Valerie Brown on how to let go of limiting preconceptions and discover ease and abundance.

Valerie Brown on how to let go of limiting preconceptions and discover ease and abundance. www.lionsroar.com/the-trail-ba...

Books in Brief: March 2026 Jessica Little reviews new books for the March issue of Lion's Roar.

Jessica Little reviews new books for the March issue of Lion's Roar. www.lionsroar.com/books-in-bri...

4 Ways to Deepen Your Love Loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity are the four immeasurables, the path to an open, grounded heart. In this special section, four Buddhist teachers share practices and…

Loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity are the four immeasurables, the path to an open, grounded heart. In this special section, four Buddhist teachers share practices and insights for bringing these qualities to life.

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The Doorway to Wisdom Through mindfulness, we can see the workings of the mind, know the roots of suffering, and discover the peace that’s always available. A teaching by Joseph Goldstein.

Through mindfulness, we can see the workings of the mind, know the roots of suffering, and discover the peace that’s always available. A teaching by Joseph Goldstein. www.lionsroar.com/the-doorway-...

The Doorway to Wisdom Through mindfulness, we can see the workings of the mind, know the roots of suffering, and discover the peace that’s always available. A teaching by Joseph Goldstein.

Through mindfulness, we can see the workings of the mind, know the roots of suffering, and discover the peace that’s always available. A teaching by Joseph Goldstein. www.lionsroar.com/the-doorway-...

In the Land of the Thunder Dragon From the philosophy of Gross National Happiness to the emerging Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan is reimagining its future through a Buddhist lens. Andrea Miller reports on the country’s evolving…

From the philosophy of Gross National Happiness to the emerging Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan is reimagining its future through a Buddhist lens. Andrea Miller reports on the country’s evolving balance of tradition and innovation.

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She Who Liberates With the twenty-one praises of Tara, you discover your own fearless compassion. Lama Döndrup Drölma introduces this timeless practice.

With the twenty-one praises of Tara, you discover your own fearless compassion. Lama Döndrup Drölma introduces this timeless practice. www.lionsroar.com/she-who-libe...