Meditation Masters; Is Happiness the Goal of Buddhist Practice?; The Art of Awakening

 

12.07.2021

Meditation Masters Beginning with the Buddha himself, five extraordinary teachers instruct us in the practice of calming the mind, cultivating awareness, and — ultimately — finding freedom. From the January 2022 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine.

Ask the Teachers: Is happiness really the central goal of Buddhist practice? Anushka Fernandopulle, Ven. Thubten Chodron, and Kaira Jewel Lingo discuss the real meaning of “happiness” in Buddhism.

Sharon Suh on the 17th Sakyadhita Buddhist Women’s Conference, online December 26-29 The 17th Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women’s Conference, taking place virtually December 26-29, is open for registration. Lion’s Roar’s Andrea Miller talks to Sakyadhita’s president Sharon Suh about her work and the organization’s mission to benefit Buddhist women around the world.

The Art of Awakening Denise Leidy offers a brief history of Buddhist art, from the stupa to the mandala.

Lion’s Roar welcomes a new associate editor, Mariana Restrepo We’re thrilled to announce that a new associate editor has joined Lion’s Roar—Mariana Restrepo. Her focus will be on the much-needed work of promoting the voices of Latinx Buddhists.

How to Drop Into Your Body & Feelings A short drop-in practice from Tsoknyi Rinpoche.

Together In This Moment From the Dalai Lama to queer dharma to the beloved community — Bonnie Nadzam looks at new books that bring us together in the wisdom of the present.