Wise Fools

Honesty. Insight. Outside-the-box thinking. Today’s great comedians may not know much about Buddhism, but they practice some of its core principles.

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When Deadpool was “Zenpool”

Despite his penchant for gleeful violence, even Deadpool lived a life of non-violence for a time.

A music-appreciation lesson from the Dalai Lama

Watch a very sweet video-clip from the Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations earlier this month.

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Tenth Traleg Rinpoche located, recognized

The successor of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, who died in 2012, has been officially recognized by Thrangu Monastery Tibet.

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Afghanistan’s giant Buddhas rise again with 3D light projection

Fourteen years after the massive statues were destroyed by the Taliban, artists have animated the Buddhas with 3D light projection technology.

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Charlotte models mindful breathing for kids

Charlotte and the Quiet Place is a forthcoming children's book about personal discovery that features beautiful watercolor illustrations.

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Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail on trauma, sexuality, and Buddhism

Buddy Nielsen, founding singer of Senses Fail, tells Lion's Roar how his Buddhist practice is helping him come to terms with his traumatic past.

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Find salivation at NYC’s “Foodhist” temple

UNIX Gallery in Manhattan opened a Buddhist-style temple that venerates, cake, pizza, sushi, and bacon.

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Was Yoda based on this Buddhist master?

A Buddhist scholar says George Lucas met this Tibetan Buddhist rinpoche and used him as the model for Yoda.

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The Jedi Way is the Dharma Way

The trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has just been released (watch it here), and to celebrate, we're sharing an excerpt from Matthew Bortolin's book, The Dharma of Star Wars.