Tara Brach on Basic Goodness; How to Talk it Out; The Moral Quandry of Ukraine

 

07.19.2022

The Golden Buddha Inside You In this excerpt from her new book, Trusting the Gold, Tara Brach shares how to break out of the “trance of unworthiness,” uncover the gold inside of us, and learn to trust in the basic goodness that is our very essence.

How to Talk It Out Honest, loving communication is the key to healthy relationships. Sister Chan Khong offers a four-part practice for skillfully sharing our thoughts and feelings with each other.

Buddhism, Nonviolence, and the Moral Quandary of Ukraine How does Buddhism make sense of war? In the abstract, the teachings are straightforward. But according to Bhikkhu Bodhi, if we find ourselves supporting those who are fighting back in Ukraine, then we have to ask some hard questions—and maybe accept some uncomfortable truths.

The Ethics of Abortion: A Black Mama’s Wise Contemplation Zenzele Isoke offers her commentary on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and why we must collectively establish a new set of political ethics that are peaceful, compassionate, wise, and loving.

Share Your Wisdom: How does Buddhism inform your career choices? How does Buddhism inform your career choices and/or the way you approach your job? Send us your answer, location, and a headshot to themoment@lionsroar.com.

El dharma de mi abuela Sandra M. Sanabria nos recuerda cómo practicar sin apegos y vivir en el presente en tiempos difíciles.

New for Subscribers: “Great Dharma Teachers - Sylvia Boorstein” Audio Pack This audio interview available exclusively to Lion’s Roar subscribers, Lion’s Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod sits down in her kitchen with Sylvia Boorstein, renowned teacher of Insight Meditation, PhD psychologist, and best-selling author. In this heartfelt conversation, Sylvia looks back on her long and amazing life journey, opens up about how Buddhist practice helps her work with her own challenges, and offers us lots of her famed warmth and wisdom.