The Race Koan
Who needs the Negro? What does the Negro want? I grew up hearing these types of questions. I don’t recall my parents losing sleep over…
The Revolution Begins with the Self
Intersectional Black activists have been part of and at the forefront of many liberation movements. From Black Lives Matter to the National Association for the…
The Black Onyx in the Triple Gem
I am so excited about this issue that it’s impossible to be still, even after years of practice! Nevertheless, I will joyfully reflect on the…
Lion’s Roar Book Reviews May 2024
Dr. Kamilah Majied’s Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living (Sounds True) invites us to exercise playful curiosity. The book’s expansive embrace…
How to Create a Meditation Space
I’ve had many experiences that have left me wanting to create meditation spaces for myself and others. I recall, as a child, seeing my grandmother…
10 Ways to Find True Happiness
The paramis or paramitas are qualities that help us develop and reach true happiness, our highest potential. They are often translated as “perfections,” as they…
A Thousand Thoughts, A Thousand Pieces
I remember being embarrassed doing puzzles with my in-laws for the first time. While it took me quite a while to find a piece, they…
True Liberation: Black & Buddhist in America
Pamela Ayo Yetunde: How do you understand the particularities of Black people’s suffering in the United States? Jean Marie Robbins: I understand them as an…
Good Food: A Q&A with Chef Bryant Terry
Lion’s Roar: What drew you to Buddhist practice? Bryant Terry: Daily sitting practice helped me feel more connected to something greater than myself. In 2005,…
Hands of Compassion
In the family of care and concern, sympathy, empathy, and compassion are kin. Like relatives, these virtues may grow alongside each other, offering their unique…