The Sacred Work of Sandra Cisneros; Zen in Vietnam; Right Hope

 

08.02.2022

The Sacred Work of Sandra Cisneros Sandra Cisneros writes to honor her ancestors, because when that’s her motivation, ego gets out of the way. Angélica Paljor profiles the celebrated author of The House on Mango Street.

Zen in Vietnam: The Making of a Tradition A century ago, Buddhists in Vietnam — and in much of Asia — started rewriting their traditions, and in some cases even their history. Alec Soucy explains how what we think we know of Vietnamese Buddhism points to a much more complex reality.

Right Hope Economist and ecodharma activist Clair Brown calls on Buddhists to join the fight against climate change. What helps when the future looks bleak is the right kind of hope.

How to Practice Bowing When we bow to another person, says Brother Phap Hai, we honor both their goodness and our own.

Cuando la tristeza arrasa como el fuego Pema Khandro Rinpoche comparte la vida del yogui tibetano Shabkar, cuya práctica y enseñanzas fueron inseparables de la pérdida y la pena. Read “When Sadness Rages Like Fire” by Pema Khandro Rinpoche in English, here.

Living Fully Is to See Each Moment as Brand New As our world consistently changes, Rebecca Li explains how we can feel true freedom when we learn to live every moment as a new experience.

New for Subscribers: “Deep Dive Into Insight & Mindfulness” Ebook This ebook available exclusively to Lion’s Roar subscribers features deep reads by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, Gaylon Ferguson, Diana Winston, and more exploring the foundations of mindfulness practice and how to use it to connect to your mind, body, and breath.