Melvin McLeod

Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod introduces the January 2024 issue of Lion's Roar.

Lion’s Roar is proud to offer this selection of bell hooks' writings and conversations from our pages on spirituality, race, feminism, and life.

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.

Melvin McLeod breaks down the Buddha’s four noble truths and argues it’s not only the ultimate self-help formula, but the best guide to helping others and benefiting the world.

Things to see, do, and enjoy in three American Buddhist hotspots.

Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod reflects on the importance of death in Buddhist philosophy in the opening editorial of the November 2021 issue of Lion's Roar.

Our editor-in-chief, Melvin McLeod, shares why Buddhism is the ultimate self-help, despite one of its central principles — nonself.

Lion's Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod looks at the reasons many Buddhists meditate.

Buddhist thinker and environmental activist Joanna Macy on the global awakening the planet needs. At heart, it’s a spiritual revolution.

The Buddha’s analysis of how to free ourselves from suffering is profound, universal, and eternal, says Melvin McLeod.

¿Cuáles son Las Cuatro Nobles Verdades? Las famosas cuatro verdades budistas son llamadas nobles porque nos liberan del sufrimiento. Son las enseñanzas básicas de Buda, y comprenden el camino budista completo.

In the opening editorial of the January 2021 issue of Lion's Roar magazine, editor-in-chief Melvin Mcleod looks at what we can learn from the great moral leaders of our time.

Melvin McLeod on how Buddhism uses mindfulness to develop the wisdom that frees us from suffering.

If love were enough to truly help others, there would only be one kind of bodhisattva. Melvin McLeod on the trinity of bodhisattva archetypes.

In the opening editorial of the May 2020 issue of Lion's Roar, Melvin McLeod looks at Buddhism’s central insight and the key to Buddhist meditation.

The great Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh talks about non-self, interdependence, and the love that expands until it has no limit.

In the opening editorial of our March 2020 issue, editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod looks at the perfectly simple lesson the Buddha taught.

In the sixth and final issue in our 40th anniversary series, five young Buddhists look to the future of Buddhism.

In the opening editorial of the January 2020 issue of Lion's Roar magazine, Melvin McLeod looks at the positive changes Buddhism is going through right now.

In the fifth issue in our 40th anniversary series, Melvin McLeod imagines how Buddhism may re-vision itself and adapt to meet the challenges ahead.

In the fourth issue in our 40th anniversary series, Melvin McLeod looks at the interface of activism and modern Buddhism.

In 2019, Lion's Roar turns 40. To mark the occasion, we're looking forward to the next 40 years of Buddhism.

In the third issue in our 40th anniversary series, Melvin McLeod looks at how Western Buddhists can deepen their practice and study of Buddhism.

In the second issue in our 40th anniversary series, Melvin McLeod looks at the importance of diversity in the development of modern Buddhism.

The Democratic primary contender is the leading proponent of mindfulness in American politics. He talked to Lion's Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod about how to address the trauma the heart of America.

In the first issue of our 40th anniversary series, we ask: what is Buddhism's most important message moving forward?

Lion's Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod introduces "Mindful Politics," a new collection of teachings and commentary speaking to our troubled times.

If you know how to use it, says Melvin McLeod, the energy of anger becomes fierce and compassionate wisdom. Even the buddhas get angry about injustice.

Melvin McLeod reflects on the ways in which Buddhism turns your world upside down in the opening editorial of our July 2018 issue.

These four truths are called noble because they liberate us from suffering. They are the Buddha’s basic teaching, encapsulating the entire Buddhist path.

Economist Clair Brown argues for an economic system based on altruism, sustainability, and a meaningful life.