For poet Ocean Vuong, being an artist requires an allegiance to wonder and a willingness to get close to what scares him. As he shared on an episode of Life As It Is, Tricycle’s monthly podcast with editor-in-chief James Shaheen and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg, he thinks it is the task of the writer “to look long and hard at […]
This Chicken Tortilla Casserole contains layers of juicy shredded chicken, melty cheese, tender corn tortillas, and a flavorful Tex-Mex tomato sauce, stacked together and baked to gooey perfection. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Forget the Michelin stars. The endorsement of a toddler is all the culinary accolades I need to know that this easy […]
posted September 2, 2022 by Gina This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and links to WW recipe builder to get your personal points. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan Back to school time!!! Time for […]
What is your favorite meditation practice? Send your answer, location, and a headshot to [email protected] for possible inclusion in Lion’s Roar magazine. The post Share Your Wisdom: What is your favorite meditation practice? appeared first on Lion's Roar. Source link
The climate rages planet-wide. Empty waterways warn of coming hunger. Floods swallow towns whole. Fires consume state-sized swaths of land, land and all its creatures. As this world careens into chaos, as hatred grows and kindness shrinks, as we all burrow down into our conflicting, agreed-upon beliefs—it becomes crucial to revisit the Five Remembrances. Here they are, loosely translated: I […]
Vajrayana practitioners supplicate deities and buddhas to help clear obstacles on the path. In this teaching, Thubten Chodron comments on a prayer to the buddha Tara to protect us from the eight dangers. Tara is one of the most beloved buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism. Her name means “the liberator.” She liberates us from ignorance, which is the root of cyclic […]
Get fresh ideas (both hot and cold!) to pack in your kids’ thermos for a nutritious take-along lunch. As much as we love sandwiches for lunch, they can get a little boring! Enter the thermos. It opens up so many options for fresh and exciting healthy lunches! We find it much easier to pack their lunches with fruits and veggies […]
This Fiesta Chicken recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, provides nutrition from every food group, AND cooks entirely in one skillet (including the rice). Huzzah! Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! This fiesta chicken recipe is an oldie but a goodie from my recipe archives. It’s one of the first dishes I ever […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This delicious Grilled Chicken Panini with Zucchini, Tomato, and Mozzarella highlights end-of-summer vegetables on sour dough bread. Chicken Panini with Zucchini, Tomato Mozzarella There’s something about a hot sandwich that just feels more satisfying sometimes especially when you add protein like I did in this Grilled Chicken Panini. With the […]
According to Yogacara, or “mind-only” teachings, everything we experience is a construct of consciousness. Guo Gu explains how it all works. Photo by Kseniia Zaitseva. We’ve never truly experienced things as they are. We’ve only ever experienced things as we imagine them to be. In short, we live in a simulated world, and our perceptions are basically invalid, stuck in […]
How the oldest Buddhist seminary in the United States brings Buddhist practices into the 21st century. The post The Institute of Buddhist Studies: Forming Spiritual Leaders appeared first on Lion's Roar. Source link
Pema Chödrön teaches us “sending and taking,” an ancient Buddhist practice to awaken compassion. With each in-breath, we take in others’ pain. With each out-breath, we send them relief. Illustration by Carole Henaff. Tonglen practice, also known as “taking and sending,” reverses our usual logic of avoiding suffering and seeking pleasure. In tonglen practice, we visualize taking in the pain of […]
In last month’s post, I wrote: “Spiritual practice acts like a mirror, and sooner or later, you find yourself looking in that mirror. For me, the only question that counts at that point is ‘Do I work with what I see, or do I turn away?’” One person tweeted, “How do you work with what you see in the mirror?” […]
Actor and activist Richard Gere talks about his teacher the Dalai Lama, the warm heart of the Tibetan people, and how humanity can benefit from the values of Tibetan culture. Photo by Sonam Zoksang. Melvin McLeod: How did you first make your connection to the Dalai Lama and the people of Tibet? Richard Gere: Well, it’s a long story, as […]
Whoever said I love you a bushel and a peck must have been specifically thinking of homemade Apple Cider. Fresh apples, water, spices, and a touch of sweetener are all you need to make the best-ever version of this fall classic right on your stove. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! If you’re wondering if […]
Whether you are headed out on family vacation or gearing up for a business trip, one of the most important things for any traveler to remember to take along is sufficient sleep! It may seem like an obvious essential, but it doesn’t always get the travel priority it deserves. So if you aren’t making sleep an essential travel item […]
These healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls taste like a chocolate peanut butter cup! They are nutritious, vegan, gluten free, and guaranteed to come to your rescue when hunger strikes. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Of all the healthy snack recipes I make, energy balls are the ones I come back to most. Between […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Air Fryer Sweet Plantains or Maduros are an easy and healthy way to make this classic Latin side dish. Air Fryer Sweet Plantains I grew up eating plantains every way you can imagine! Depending on the ripeness of the plantain, you’ll get different results. Mom makes them on the grill […]
After a long day of work and dealing with life, do you find yourself in the following scenario? You’re stretched out in bed, bathed in your phone’s screen light as you mindlessly scroll. Yes, it’s past your intended bedtime, and you’re tired. Yet, turning the phone off and heading to dreamland is not happening. You stubbornly resist – knowing full […]
Fourteen years ago, when Jonathan and Diana Rose created the magnificent Garrison Institute, a repurposed monastery on the banks of the Hudson River, they asked if I’d cook a meal for the Dalai Lama, who was coming to visit. I declined. Maybe insecurity got in the way, but it felt more like fear. Although I was well known as a […]
