Thich Nhat Hanh’s Hugging Meditation; BIPOC Buddhism; Happy Birthday, Dalai Lama!

 

07.05.2022

How to Practice Hugging Meditation Nothing warms the heart like a loving hug. To make the experience even deeper and more healing, the late Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us this practice of hugging meditation he created.

Forum: BIPOC Buddhism La Sarmiento, Margarita Loinaz, and Carol Iwata discuss the experiences of BIPOC Buddhist practitioners—the obstacles they face, and the contributions they are making. Moderated and with an introduction by Mariana Restrepo.

The Inspiration of the Dalai Lama Richard Gere reflects on how His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who turns 87 on July 6, has impacted him.

Meditation Is a Political Act Meditation is about facing suffering squarely and seeing reality clearly. That’s why it’s the best starting place if you want to help a troubled world, says Zen teacher Dan Zigmond.

Black Buddhists, Black Buddhisms Rhonda Magee reviews Black Buddhists and the Black Radical Tradition, by Rima Vesely-Flad.

Consejo para alguien que está muriendo El consejo simple y profundo de Ajahn Chah a un estudiante en su vejez quien se aproxima a su muerte. Read “Advice for Someone Who is Dying” by Ajahn Chah in English, here.

New for subscribers: “The Essential Guide to Profound Practices of Tibetan Buddhism” Ebook In this ebook available exclusively to Lion’s Roar subscribers, nine great dharma teachers including Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Lama Tsultrim Allione, Willa Blythe Baker, and more offer you a glance into the transformative practices of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.