Toward a Revolution of Love; Memories of Thich Nhat Hanh; Podcast: Mindful of Money

 

04.19.2022

Toward A Revolution of Love In December, the world lost another powerful voice for love and justice, the seminal thinker and writer bell hooks. hooks made historic contributions in many fields, from feminism and race to political theory and cultural criticism, but for her it always came down to the choice we face between love and domination. In this important essay, she inspires us to make her vision of a culture of love come true.

Memories of Thay A collection of tributes to and memories of Thich Nhat Hanh from Peggy Rowe Ward, Shantum Seth, Hozan Alan Senauke, Larry Ward, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Rebecca Solnit, and Dzung Vo.

The Lion’s Roar Podcast: Mindful Money with Spencer Sherman Spencer Sherman, author of The Cure for Money Madness, talks about how one can grow spiritually while still engaging with money.

10 Steps to Tame the Elephant For generations, Tibetan practitioners have been guided by a chart outlining the nine stages of samatha meditation. Jan Willis takes us through the map and introduces us to the characters along the way.

How to Practice Contemplative Photography Contemplative photography is about more than taking pictures, says Andy Karr. It’s about fully connecting with the visual richness of our lives.

The Heart of a Story From the healing power of storytelling to the dharma of literature — Bonnie Nadzam recommends new books to help us make sense of our lives.

New for Subscribers: “Great Dharma Teachers: Myokei Caine-Barrett” Audio Interview In this conversation available exclusively to Lion’s Roar subscribers, Lion’s Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod talks to Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin – the first woman and the first Westerner to hold the position of bishop in the Nichiren Order of North America – about growing up between Japanese and African American cultures, discovering Buddhism, becoming a priest, and the importance of sangha.