By Bex Mui — 2021
While the institution of the church has shut so many LGBTQ+ people out, spirituality and tradition still offer much solace for those who feel alone.
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Shelly Tygielski is a radical self-care expert and creator of Pandemic of Love.
Many Euro-American Buddhists seek diversity in their sanghas and make efforts to reach out to minority groups, often with negligible results.
La Sarmiento has been a leader of American LGBTQ and people-of-color Buddhist communities for close to a decade. I caught up with the trans, queer Filipino teacher before a silent retreat to discuss the dynamics of race and gender in a world that is typically White, cisgender and straight.
There’s a growing understanding—and resources—to allow us to take control of our minds and of our own well-being.
Meditation teacher Larry Yang recently told his personal story and answered Lion’s Roar‘s “Meet a Teacher” questionnaire; they follow here so that you can get to know him better.
Want to grow your well-being? Here are the skills you need.
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Applying Buddhist teachings to emotional healing with relationships, marriage, and lust.