November 2025 - Lion's Roar
Buddhist Wisdom on Death, Dying & Continuity
The Tibetan Book of the Dead not only offers a step-by-step guide to dying, it also provides timeless insight for navigating transitions and uncertainty throughout life. This issue of Lion’s Roar helps readers face the fear of death with clarity and compassion.
Treat Every Onion Like a New Onion
Through the rhythm of daily cooking—and the wisdom of a few Italian grandmothers—James Beard Award–winning author Elissa Altman discovers the power of beginner’s mind.
Can Buddhism Help Manage Parkinson’s?
Stan Goldberg, PhD, experimented with applying the Buddhist principles of mindfulness, slowness, and repetition to living with Parkinson’s. He shares the transformative results and teaches a technique that offers hope and healing.
Just Sitting
Shikantaza is a Zen practice of awareness that involves settling into a posture and allowing thoughts and sensations to arise and pass without judgment. In this issue, learn how to practice shikantaza—and experience reality fully and directly.