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Awakening can strike like lightning in moments of loss and fear. The key, says Linda Myoki Ryugo Lehrhaupt, is learning to sit through the storm with unwavering resolve. www.lionsroar.com/fierce-deter...
Fierce Determination
Awakening can strike like lightning in moments of loss and fear. The key, says Linda Myoki Ryugo Lehrhaupt, is learning to sit through the storm with unwavering resolve.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Tracy Franz reviews a new set of books for the January 2026 issue of Lion's Roar. www.lionsroar.com/books-in-bri...
Books in Brief: January 2026
Tracy Franz reviews a new set of books for the January 2026 issue of Lion's Roar.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Shawn J. Moore reflects on the practice of cutting through noise and returning to what’s real. www.lionsroar.com/manjushris-c...
Manjushri’s Call to Clarity
Shawn J. Moore reflects on the practice of cutting through noise and returning to what’s real.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Renshin Bunce on presence, listening, and the words that truly bring comfort. www.lionsroar.com/what-to-say-...
What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying
Renshin Bunce on presence, listening, and the words that truly bring comfort.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Lisa Bennett on how presence can ground us in the face of climate anxiety—offering comfort, clarity, and a way forward. www.lionsroar.com/a-cup-of-tea...
A Cup of Tea for a Burning World
Lisa Bennett on how presence can ground us in the face of climate anxiety—offering comfort, clarity, and a way forward.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Looking deeply into your own eyes, you learn to let go of self-judgment and discover your innate beauty. Jo Confino on mirror meditation. www.lionsroar.com/how-to-see-y...
How to See Yourself with Compassion
Looking deeply into your own eyes, you learn to let go of self-judgment and discover your innate beauty. Jo Confino on mirror meditation.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Palestinian mindfulness practitioner Ghadir Shafie reflects on Gaza, generational pain, and the radical act of speaking truth in spaces of silence. www.lionsroar.com/all-beings-d...
All Beings Deserve to Be Free
Palestinian mindfulness practitioner Ghadir Shafie reflects on Gaza, generational pain, and the radical act of speaking truth in spaces of silence.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Allyson Pimentel on how patience helps you stay present in the face of difficulty, allowing compassion and wisdom to be your guide. www.lionsroar.com/patience-ope...
Patience Opens the Heart
Allyson Pimentel on how patience helps you stay present in the face of difficulty, allowing compassion and wisdom to be your guide.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The late Larry Ward taught nonsectarian wisdom, commitment to love, insight into America’s racial karma, and reverence for the natural world. Barry Boyce honors the singular voice of this beloved dharma teacher.

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True Great Sound: The Life & Teachings of Larry Ward
The late Larry Ward taught nonsectarian wisdom, commitment to love, insight into America’s racial karma, and reverence for the natural world. Barry Boyce honors the singular voice of this beloved…
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December 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In this gentle guide, Sharon Suh shares four simple and safe practices for healing and wholeness. www.lionsroar.com/4-practices-...
4 Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practices for Healing
In this gentle guide, Sharon Suh shares four simple and safe practices for healing and wholeness.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Jack Kornfield offers a healing visualization where loving awareness becomes the medicine for our deepest wounds. www.lionsroar.com/the-temple-o...
The Temple of Healing Meditation
Jack Kornfield offers a healing visualization where loving awareness becomes the medicine for our deepest wounds.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Trauma does not define us. In conversation with Lion’s Roar’s Andrea Miller, Jack Kornfield reflects on how, at the deepest level, we have always been free. www.lionsroar.com/from-trauma-...
From Trauma to Freedom: An Interview with Jack Kornfield
Trauma does not define us. In conversation with Lion’s Roar’s Andrea Miller, Jack Kornfield reflects on how, at the deepest level, we have always been free.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We have a question for you!

How does your Buddhist practice or mindfulness connect you to the natural world?

Send your answer, location (city/town, state/province/country), and a high-resolution photo of yourself to themoment@lionsroar.com. www.lionsroar.com/share-your-w...
Share Your Wisdom: How does your Buddhist practice or mindfulness connect you to the natural world?
We have a question for you.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
On Thursday, November 20, Lion’s Roar members are invited to join Zen priest Karen Maezen Miller for a live teaching on using awareness to move beyond angry projections and reactions that can be harmful in your life. www.lionsroar.com/live/going-b...
Live Event: Going Beyond Anger with Karen Maezen Miller | Lion’s Roar
For Our Members Going Beyond Anger With Karen Maezen MillerThursday, November 20, 2025 Join our November resident teacher, Zen priest Karen Maezen Miller,
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November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The 19th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction, our biggest fundraising event of the year, runs November 9-23, 2025. We invite you to join in on the fun!

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The 19th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction has begun!
The 19th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction, our biggest fundraising event of the year, runs November 9-23, 2025.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Hundreds of Buddhist nuns will receive full ordination as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan from November 15-19. www.lionsroar.com/over-250-bud...
Over 250 Buddhist Nuns to Receive Full Ordination at Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan
Hundreds of Buddhist nuns will receive full ordination as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan from November 15-19.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Share Your Wisdom: How do you integrate mindfulness into your daily routine?
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Share Your Wisdom: How do you integrate mindfulness into your daily routine?
We have a question for you.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In the new film “The Wisdom of Happiness,” His Holiness the Dalai Lama shares his timeless message of compassion and interconnection on the big screen. Here, humanitarian, actor, and one of the film’s executive producers, Richard Gere, reflects on its message. www.lionsroar.com/video/richar...
Richard Gere on “The Wisdom of Happiness” and the Dalai Lama’s Message for Our Time | Lion’s Roar
Humanitarian and actor Richard Gere joins Lion’s Roar magazine editor Andrea Miller to discuss “The Wisdom of Happiness,” a new film that showcases the Dalai Lama’s inspiring vision for humanity…
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October 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Cindy Rasicot shares a report from September’s historic gathering of Thai Bhikkhunis at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. www.lionsroar.com/dhammananda-...
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni Hosts Groundbreaking Conference for Thai Bhikkhuni Sangha
Cindy Rasicot, author of This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings of Bhikkhuni Dhammananda, shares a report from this historic event.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The celebrated environmental and animal activist and conservationist Jane Goodall passed away today at the age of 91. In this interview with Lion’s Roar editor Andrea Miller, she spoke about the compassion that exists in our natural world. buff.ly/9uUvM5s
For Love of Nature: Remembering Jane Goodall
The celebrated environmental and animal activist Jane Goodall passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91. In this interview with Lion’s Roar editor Andrea Miller, she spoke about the compassion…
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October 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Join us today at 8:30 am PST / 11:30 am EST for a live meditation on Zoom with our October resident teacher Mary Stancavage.

Format: Drop-in Zoom session
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes

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Live Weekly Guided Meditations | Lion’s Roar
Open to Everyone Weekly Guided Meditations Experience the joy of group practice and a simple routine. All are welcome, and everyone belongs. Meditation
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October 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Jessica Little reviews the latest Buddhist books for the November 2025 issue of Lion's Roar. www.lionsroar.com/books-in-bri...
Books in Brief: November 2025
Jessica Little reviews the latest Buddhist books for the November 2025 issue of Lion's Roar.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Embark on a visual pilgrimage through awe-inspiring Buddhist sacred sites from around the world. www.lionsroar.com/12-extraordi...
12 Extraordinary Buddhist Temples & Monasteries
Embark on a visual pilgrimage through awe-inspiring Buddhist sacred sites from around the world.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Martine Panzica opens the November 2025 issue with reflections on her mother’s death from ALS, and what it taught her about facing mortality. www.lionsroar.com/my-mother-lo...
My Mother Loved Her Life
Martine Panzica opens the November 2025 issue with reflections on her mother’s death from ALS, and what it taught her about facing mortality.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Beloved scholar, activist, and Buddhist teacher Joanna Macy taught generations to face ecological grief without turning away. A reflection on her legacy by Kritee (Kanko). www.lionsroar.com/remembering-...
Remembering Joanna Macy
Beloved scholar, activist, and Buddhist teacher Joanna Macy taught generations to face ecological grief without turning away. A reflection on her legacy by Kritee (Kanko).
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September 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM