Narayan Helen Liebenson

Narayan Helen Liebenson

Narayan Helen Liebenson is a guiding teacher at Cambridge Insight Meditation Center.

Books

Recent Articles

How Does a Meditator Deal with Episodes of Major Depression?

The teachers are asked how a meditator deals with episodes of depression.

abortion, buddhadharma, lion's roar, buddhism, narayan helen liebenson, blanche hartman, tenzin wangyal rinpoche

Does nonviolence always mean taking a passive approach?

The teachers are asked whether nonviolence necessarily means a passive or non-reactive approach.

abortion, buddhadharma, lion's roar, buddhism, narayan helen liebenson, blanche hartman, tenzin wangyal rinpoche

Do Buddhas think?

Zen teacher Blanche Hartman, Tibetan teacher Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and Insight teacher Narayan Helen Liebenson answer the question, "Do Buddhas think?"

ask the teachers, buddhadharma, lion's roar, marriage, spouse, thoughts, believe

Is enlightenment off-limits to laypeople?

Three teachers discuss whether Buddhists must in ordain to achieve enlightenment.

How can I share the dharma with my kids?

Three teachers answer the question "how do I introduce Buddhism to my children without forcing it on them?"

Nothing to Cling To

Narayan Liebenson Grady went to Taiwan just before Master Sheng Yen died, hoping to see him one last time. She reports on his final days.

abortion, buddhadharma, lion's roar, buddhism, narayan helen liebenson, blanche hartman, tenzin wangyal rinpoche

Ask the Teachers: Will Marriage Get in the Way of My Practice?

I’m worried about how marriage might conflict with my practice. How can you come to terms with attachment and ultimately renounce it, AND be married?