Lion’s Roar is pleased to sponsor The Future of American Buddhism, a conference presented by Naropa University and the Lenz Foundation taking place in June, 2022. Presenters and participants will explore pressing issues for Buddhists of all traditions. We’re pleased to offer this collection of articles to help deepen the conversation — and extend it to all Lion’s Roar readers.
Sarah Powers, Shiva Rea, and Tsultrim Allione in conversation about the interface between yoga and Buddhism in America.
A panel discussion with Robert Thurman, Jan Chozen Bays, Bhikkhu Bodhi and Ayya Tathaaloka. Introduction by Ajahn Amaro.
In this Buddhadharma Forum, five millenial Buddhists take a look at where Buddhism is, and where it’s headed.
What does cultural appropriation mean in a Buddhist context? According to Chenxing Han and Trent Walker, the answer is not as simple as we might like it to be.
Willa Blythe Baker offers nine pieces of advice for women who find themselves in secret relationships with their teachers.
Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly editor Tynette Deveaux examines Buddhism’s #MeToo movement.
Gina Sharpe and Larry Yang share how the most diverse Buddhist teacher-training program in American history, now underway at Spirit Rock, came to be.
Pema Khandro Rinpoche, Lama Rod Owens, Lama Rigzin Drolma, and Lobsang Rapgay discuss the guru model in the Tibetan tradition, in which the teacher is central to the path.
A panel of women teachers from different Buddhist traditions share their insights into being a female teacher and leader in today’s world.
Margaret Wheatley and Pema Chödrön discuss how organizations can acknowledge their confusion and trust in the goodness of the underlying order.
How do bodhisattvas respond to the greatest crisis of our time? Appropriately, says Buddhist teacher and activist David Loy.
According to Zen priest and climate scientist Kritee, part of our work in addressing climate change is to understand systems — how they work, how we’re complicit in them, and how we can change them to work for the good.
In order to shed light on the realities of climate change, says Ajahn Sucitto, first we should get more comfortable with the darkness.
Margot Sammurtok introduces young activists who are making the planet a better place.
Many Buddhists feel political and social engagement is an integral part of their practice. A forum on skillful strategies to benefit society.
Mushim Patricia Ikeda says it’s not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too.
Five Buddhist teachers who’ve made helping others through social and political action a keystone of their practice.
Sensei Alex Kakuyo shares why Buddhists belong in activist protest movements.
We need to update the traditional narrative of the Buddha’s life, says Pamela Ayo Yetunde, for people who know suffering all too well. She offers some alternative stories for the time of #BlackLivesMatter.
At the first-ever gathering of Buddhist teachers of black African descent held at New York’s Union Theological Seminary, two panels of leading Buddhist teachers took questions about what it means to be a black Buddhist in America today.
“No one who has ever touched liberation could possibly want anything other than liberation for everyone,” says Rev. angel Kyodo williams. She shares why we must each fully commit to our own path liberation, for the benefit of all.
Arisika Razak shares her reflections on trauma, oppression, and healing the wounds of racism.
Three Asian American and Black Buddhist teachers reflect on healing, solidarity, and how Buddhists of color can work together for greater racial justice.
Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John explores the obstacles and opportunities presented by all-Black sanghas.
Tanya Marie Bonner shares the journey of creating an annual program to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day at her home sangha.
The online sharing of Buddhist materials: some is free for distribution, some is decidedly not. Is this stealing?
Their sangha gathered virtually, but it was still real. Rachel Paige King on the loss of an online dharma brother.
Dr. Robert Waldinger offers five ways to keep our connection alive in this time of seperation.
Lion’s Roar is pleased to sponsor The Future of American Buddhism, a conference presented by Naropa University and the Lenz Foundation taking place in June, 2022. Presenters and participants will explore pressing issues for Buddhists of all traditions. We’re pleased to offer this collection of articles to help deepen the conversation — and extend it to all Lion’s Roar readers.
What does cultural appropriation mean in a Buddhist context? According to Chenxing Han and Trent Walker, the answer is not as simple as we might like it to be.
In this Buddhadharma Forum, five millenial Buddhists take a look at where Buddhism is, and where it’s headed.
A panel discussion with Robert Thurman, Jan Chozen Bays, Bhikkhu Bodhi and Ayya Tathaaloka. Introduction by Ajahn Amaro.
Sarah Powers, Shiva Rea, and Tsultrim Allione in conversation about the interface between yoga and Buddhism in America.
A panel of women teachers from different Buddhist traditions share their insights into being a female teacher and leader in today’s world.
Pema Khandro Rinpoche, Lama Rod Owens, Lama Rigzin Drolma, and Lobsang Rapgay discuss the guru model in the Tibetan tradition, in which the teacher is central to the path.
Gina Sharpe and Larry Yang share how the most diverse Buddhist teacher-training program in American history, now underway at Spirit Rock, came to be.
Buddhadharma: The Practitioner’s Quarterly editor Tynette Deveaux examines Buddhism’s #MeToo movement.
Margaret Wheatley and Pema Chödrön discuss how organizations can acknowledge their confusion and trust in the goodness of the underlying order.
Willa Blythe Baker offers nine pieces of advice for women who find themselves in secret relationships with their teachers.
In order to shed light on the realities of climate change, says Ajahn Sucitto, first we should get more comfortable with the darkness.
How do bodhisattvas respond to the greatest crisis of our time? Appropriately, says Buddhist teacher and activist David Loy.
According to Zen priest and climate scientist Kritee, part of our work in addressing climate change is to understand systems — how they work, how we’re complicit in them, and how we can change them to work for the good.
Margot Sammurtok introduces young activists who are making the planet a better place.
Mushim Patricia Ikeda says it’s not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too.
Sensei Alex Kakuyo shares why Buddhists belong in activist protest movements.
Five Buddhist teachers who’ve made helping others through social and political action a keystone of their practice.
Many Buddhists feel political and social engagement is an integral part of their practice. A forum on skillful strategies to benefit society.
“No one who has ever touched liberation could possibly want anything other than liberation for everyone,” says Rev. angel Kyodo williams. She shares why we must each fully commit to our own path liberation, for the benefit of all.
Tanya Marie Bonner shares the journey of creating an annual program to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day at her home sangha.
Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John explores the obstacles and opportunities presented by all-Black sanghas.
Three Asian American and Black Buddhist teachers reflect on healing, solidarity, and how Buddhists of color can work together for greater racial justice.
Arisika Razak shares her reflections on trauma, oppression, and healing the wounds of racism.
We need to update the traditional narrative of the Buddha’s life, says Pamela Ayo Yetunde, for people who know suffering all too well. She offers some alternative stories for the time of #BlackLivesMatter.
At the first-ever gathering of Buddhist teachers of black African descent held at New York’s Union Theological Seminary, two panels of leading Buddhist teachers took questions about what it means to be a black Buddhist in America today.
Their sangha gathered virtually, but it was still real. Rachel Paige King on the loss of an online dharma brother.
Dr. Robert Waldinger offers five ways to keep our connection alive in this time of seperation.
The online sharing of Buddhist materials: some is free for distribution, some is decidedly not. Is this stealing?
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