How to Listen; Remembering Joanna Macy's Wisdom; How Does Meditation Affect Our Beliefs?

 

How Listening Becomes a Spiritual Practice Everything and everyone are always teaching us the dharma, says Christian McEwen. We just have to know how to listen.

Remembering Joanna Macy’s Wisdom The renowned Buddhist thinker, environmental activist, and author Joanna Macy passed away on July 19, 2025. She was 96. In her memory, we invite you to read this interview with her and Melvin McLeod, in which she shares her vision for the global awakening our planet needs. At heart, it’s a spiritual revolution.

How Meditation Affects Our Beliefs with Dan Zigmond Zen teacher Dan Zigmond explains how meditation enhances our perception, allows us to better understand the suffering of others, and guides us toward a path of compassion and engagement with the world.

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Establishing Theravada Buddhism in Cuba Marajina Bhikkhuni talks about her path to monastic life, her work to help the Theravada tradition take root in Cuba, and the inspiring growth of dharma communities across Latin America.

Share Your Wisdom: What dharma book has been most important to your life? Send your answer, location, and a photo of yourself to themoment@lionsroar.com for possible inclusion in the next issue of Lion’s Roar magazine.

What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed Kamilah Majied shares her advice for staying afloat when you feel like you’re drowning.

For Subscribers: “Meditations for Befriending Yourself” Audio Pack Take some time to make friends with what you’re feeling. This audio collection available exclusively to Lion’s Roar subscribers includes helpful, easy-to-follow meditation practices that will help you slow down, let go of what burdens you, and center yourself from Willa Blythe Baker, Ethan Nichtern, Josh Korda, and Diana Winston.