How to Be a Light in the Dark; Christmas Dharma; The Life and Teachings of Larry Ward

 

12.23.2025 Have a Very Buddhist Christmas Joy, giving, family, and peace—people of all faiths can celebrate these values of the holiday season. Eight Buddhists offer their take on yuletide dharma. READ MORE How to Be a Light in the Dark Dharma practitioner Mark Van Buren shares a story to help you open your heart, slow down, and pay attention with extra warmth and care this season. READ MORE 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 dharma teacher. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT I Vow Not to Burn Out Mushim Patricia Ikeda says it’s not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too. READ MORE Buddhism A-Z: Koan A koan is a seemingly paradoxical or enigmatic statement, question, or story used as a tool for meditation and contemplation in Chan and Zen Buddhism. READ MORE Featured Workshop Demystifying Meditation & Mindfulness Learn the foundational skills of mindfulness meditation with practical instruction on posture, breath awareness, and working with thoughts — designed to be accessible whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to practice after time away. Beth Wallace of Lion’s Roar, an established mindfulness teacher, is your guide. WATCH

How Patience Helps You Stay Present; ’Tis the Season to Open Yourself to New Ways of Seeing; 10-Minute Loving-Kindness Meditation

 

12.16.2025 How Patience Helps You Stay Present Allyson Pimentel on how patience opns your heart in the face of difficulty, allowing compassion and wisdom to be your guide. READ MORE ‘Tis the Season to Open Yourself to New Ways of Seeing The time between the end of the year and the beginning of the next offer us opportunities to evolve, says Ann Tashi Slater. She shares how this seasonal time of bardo can serve as a quiet cave for insight and renewal. READ MORE 10-Minute Loving-Kindness Meditation with Tony Pham Join Butterfly Tony Pham in this guided metta meditation to connect with your heart’s natural capacity for compassion, strength, and acceptance. WATCH ADVERTISEMENT The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Buddhism Public Scholars and New Professorships in Buddhist Studies is accepting applications Lion’s Roar is honored to be among its participating host institutions. READ MORE How to Work with the Holiday Blues Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller on enjoying the holiday you’re having, not the one you were hoping for. READ MORE Live Talk + Meditation Befriending Yourself Join our December resident teacher, Pamela Ayo Yetunde, on Thursday, December 18, at 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST to explore the potential vitality that comes from the work of befriending ourselves and others through Buddhist practices. SEE DETAILS