Thich Nhat Hanh’s 5 Practices for Happiness; Podcast: The Power of Acceptance and Inclusivity; Buddhist Advice for Election Anxiety

 

5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness Thich Nhat Hanh’s life was inspiring, his benefit great, and his teaching, like the dharma itself, profound and practical. Here, he shares five practices to nurture happiness: letting go, inviting positive seeds, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.

The Power of Acceptance and Inclusivity with Rev. Melissa Opel In this episode of The Lion’s Roar Podcast, assistant editor Sandi Rankaduwa talks to Reverend Melissa Opel, a minister at the Buddhist Church of San Francisco about what drew her to Buddhism, what keeps her inspired as a minister, how acceptance and inclusivity are central to the Jodo Shinshu tradition, and how Buddhist institutions can offer meaningful support to the LGBTQ+ community.

Buddhist Advice for Election Anxiety Are you experiencing strong, difficult emotions due to the upcoming election? Four Buddhists offer advice for dealing with despair, anger, grief, and anxiety.

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Venerating Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva by Engaging the World According to An Tran, reciting the Twelve Aspiration Prayers of Avalokitesvara encourages us to engage with the world as part of our practice, so that we may become instruments of the buddhas of this world, helping ease the suffering of beings and our environment.

Watch: The Inner Counsel Exercise with Lisa Miller Dr. Lisa Miller shares a short guided exercise to connect with your inner counsel. This practice taps into your innate capacity for transcendent relationships and the awakened brain.

The Shape of Emptiness: David Provan’s Life & Art Shortly before the acclaimed artist David Provan passed away on April 18, 2024, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong interviewed him at his studio. Now, recounting their meeting, she explores the Buddhist concepts at the heart of his work.

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.