Mission-driven, non-profit, and community-supported, Lion’s Roar provides Buddhist teachings, news, and perspectives so that the understanding and practice of Buddhism flourishes in today’s world and its timeless wisdom is accessible to all. We do this by providing as many entry points as we can: through our print and digital publications, our website, video, social media, online courses, practice retreats, and more. We try to bring dharma to people right where they are, knowing what a difference it can make in their lives.

About Lion’s Roar

Lion’s Roar Foundation is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in the United States, and a not-for-profit, charitable organization in Canada. We are mission-driven and community-supported.

Taking Refuge 

in Your Body

Hosted by Cyndi Lee

The latest online course from Lion’s Roar features insight meditation practitioner and teacher JoAnna Hardy. 

The Buddhist word metta is often translated into English as “Loving-Kindness”,  this course explores the practice of metta that offers an opportunity to develop inner calm and focus. This centuries-old meditation technique can be a tool for those struggling with the suffering of the world. It is a way to make sense of the helplessness and turn it into action. It is a powerful tool for reflection and action in situations where you may feel helpless.

Learn how to cultivate more compassion and kindness – towards yourself and the world – in this new online course from Lion’s Roar. 

Imagine a World with More Love
…It Begins with You.

How to Cultivate a Loving Heart: The Buddhist Practice of Metta is taught by JoAnna Hardy, meditation practitioner and teacher. Together with Lion’s Roar, she guides you through all you need to know to begin and deepen the practice of loving-kindness meditation.

About Lion’s Roar

Taking Refuge 

in Your Body

Hosted by Cyndi Lee

Even amid global upheaval, and the feelings of uncertainty and anxiety that so many of us are experiencing, there is always the opportunity to connect with the heart’s innate courage, resilience and joy. This gathering of well-known teachers includes favorites from the pages of Lion’s Roar, the leading magazine about Buddhist wisdom and mindfulness. In their work, they’ve brought passion and conviction to many of the world’s most pressing issues, from climate change to social justice. Their wisdom also shines a light on our everyday challenges:
 
How do we cultivate calm and compassion in the midst of anxiety? How do we become better communicators and caregivers? And, given the difficulties we all face, how can we avoid burnout and find beauty and meaning in a suffering world?

You can view the summit for free from November 8–10. 

When does the Summit start and finish?

We think you’ll love this course, so we don’t want anything holding you back from enrolling. We’re therefore offering an unconditional 30-day guarantee: If you decide that this program isn’t right for you, we’ll give you a full refund within the first 30 days of the scheduled start date. 

Each day of the summit includes practical wisdom and helpful guidance. Each presenter offers an inspiring talk accompanied by a guided meditation or reflection practice. Here are highlights of what you can look forward to when you register for free.

How do I access the Summit sessions?

Once you register, we’ll send you a reminder email with a link to access the sessions each day. The summit will broadcast daily at 6:00 am PT | 9:00 am ET. The sessions for each day will be available 24 hours.

Can I re-watch the presentations?

When you upgrade to purchase the Resource Package you get lifetime access to all the sessions, guided meditations, plus special event bonuses. You can pre-order the Resource Package at any time. Learn more below.

Explore your power to transform suffering into wisdom and discover true happiness.

When does the Summit start and finish?

How do I access the Summit sessions?

Can I re-watch the presentations?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A FREE ONLINE EVENT    JUNE 24-28, 2020

Join Us for this Free 5-Day Online Event

Now is the time to

Cultivate mindfulness, loving-kindness, and positive change for yourself and our world with wise guidance from 17 renowned spiritual teachers and activists.

Bringing together 17 spiritual teachers and activists devoted to bettering our world, the Re-Awaken summit offers five days of insightful talks, transformational teachings, and helpful guided meditations and reflections.

Even amid global upheaval, and the feelings of uncertainty and anxiety that so many of us are experiencing, there is always the opportunity to connect with the heart’s innate courage, resilience and joy. This gathering of well-known teachers includes favorites from the pages of Lion's Roar, the leading magazine about Buddhist wisdom and mindfulness. In their work, they've brought passion and conviction to many of the world’s most pressing issues, from climate change to social justice. Their wisdom also shines a light on our everyday challenges:
 
How do we become better communicators and caregivers? How do we cultivate calm and compassion in th emidst of anxiety? And, given the difficulties we all face, how can we avoid burnout and find beauty and meaning in a suffering world?

It’s easy to surrender to the darkness. Can we surrender to the light? Can we let go of the person we think we are?

~LAMA ROD OWENS

What does it mean and look like to honor this life with courage, clear seeing, and wisdom? 

~RAY BUCKNER

When a heart is fully undefended, there’s true liberation because we don’t need things to be different from the way they are...

~MARY STANCAVAGE

The latest online course from Lion’s Roar features insight meditation practitioner and teacher JoAnna Hardy. 

The Buddhist word metta is often translated into English as “Loving-Kindness”,  this course explores the practice of metta that offers an opportunity to develop inner calm and focus. This centuries-old meditation technique can be a tool for those struggling with the suffering of the world. It is a way to make sense of the helplessness and turn it into action. It is a powerful tool for reflection and action in situations where you may feel helpless.

Learn how to cultivate more compassion and kindness – towards yourself and the world – in this new online course from Lion’s Roar. 

How to Cultivate a Loving Heart: The Buddhist Practice of Metta is taught by JoAnna Hardy, meditation practitioner and teacher. Together with Lion’s Roar, she guides you through all you need to know to begin and deepen the practice of loving-kindness meditation.

Summit at a Glance

We can develop tools—any one of us—that will help bring us back to the moment, to ourselves, what we really care about, and some sense of spaciousness. And within the spaciousness, creativity can arise.

~SHARON SALZBERG

It’s time for us all to re-open our hearts.

A FREE ONLINE EVENT    JUNE 24-28, 2020

Cultivate mindfulness, loving-kindness, and positive change for yourself and our world with wise guidance from 15 renowned spiritual teachers and activists.

It’s time for us all to re-open our hearts.

Join Us for this Free 5-Day Online Event

It’s natural to want to defend our hearts, but it’s not actually what’s best for us. When we try to protect ourselves from suffering, it just intensifies what we’re hiding from.

~MARY STANCAVAGE

Now is the time to

What does it mean and look like to honor this life with courage, clear seeing, and wisdom? 

~RAY BUCKNER

Larry Ward

Senior dharma teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh's Zen tradition and co-founder of The Lotus Institute

Larry Ward