Category: Arts & Culture
The Dude and the Zen Master
In the parlance of our times, Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges and Zen teacher Bernie Glassman have a bromance.
Remembering Richie Havens
A reflection on the legendary folk singer and guitarist Richie Havens after his passing.
Why are Buddha heads springing up around Chicago?
Alongside the flowers, Chicago residents may notice something unusual popping up this spring — Buddha heads are appearing on grassy areas.
Rapper/producer Born I Music shares a favorite dharma-song
Born I Music answers: Can you tell us about another musician's song, one that, for you, really captures something about Buddhist practice?
Buddhist tattoos: Not always a hit, especially below the belt
Rod Meade Sperry questions if getting a Buddhism-inspired tattoo is just another gesture of spiritual materialism, or disrespect.
About a Poem: Roger Housden on Ellen Bass’ “If You Knew”
About a Poem: Roger Housden analyzes Ellen Bass’ poem “If You Knew”, from the March 2013 issue of Lion's Roar.
Q&A: Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan talks music, depression, Adam Yauch, Buddhism, and Christianity
The Smashing Pumpkins founder and frontman Billy Corgan talks about where his music and spirituality has taken him, and where they lead.
Profile: Boundless Way Zen
Andrew Merz profiles Boundless Way, a hybrid Zen school led by four teachers trained in different lineages.
Video: Watch “Jerry Granelli: In the Moment”
A look into the new documentary Jerry Granelli: In the Moment, which looks into Jerry Granelli's influence on both music and dharma.
Meet Ruin, “the first Buddhist punk band”
The story of Ruin, the "first Buddhist punk band", is fascinating, and sprawling. Here it is, told by the band in an exclusive interview.