Category: Arts & Culture
Kazuaki Tanahashi: Painting Peace
Explore this selection of art and Buddhist wisdom to give hope in a time of global crisis by artist, peace and environmental worker, and renowned calligrapher, Kazuaki Tanahashi.
The Zen of Jane Hirshfield
When we live in the liminal state, the place of listening, of not-knowing, then everything draws near to us, becomes kin. Noelle Oxenhandler on the words and wordlessness of the renowned American poet Jane Hirshfield.
Wandering…But Not Lost: Director Paul MacGowan on Capturing Mingyur Rinpoche’s Wandering Retreat
Martine Panzica talks to director Paul MacGowan about the making of the documentary film “Wandering...But Not Lost,” which chronicles Mingyur Rinpoche's remarkable four-and-a-half year wandering retreat.
Hip-hop artist and meditation teacher Born I releases new album “AMIDA”
Born I’s September release, “AMIDA,” is an “introspective blend of Buddhist philosophy, Lofi elements, and Eastern modalities.”
Barbie’s Journey to Enlightenment
In the Greta Gerwig-directed "Barbie," the iconic doll embarks on a pink-hued journey toward enlightenment not unlike the historical Buddha’s. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong explores how "Barbie" serves as a meditation on consciousness, impermanence, and the true nature of reality.
The Dharma of Barbie
Karen Maezen Miller was torn when her daughter entered the Barbie stage. But what was worse—the doll’s commercialism or Mom’s grownup judgments?
Psychedelics and Spirituality: Exploring the Intersection at Psychedelic Science 2023
In June, the largest psychedelic conference in history, Psychedelic Science 2023, brought together a diverse group of experts to explore the scientific, therapeutic, and spiritual potential of psychedelics. Jason Moscow reports.
Hip-hop artist Born I releases new single dedicated to Thich Nhat Hanh
The new track "Om Mani Padme Hum (Tribute)" from hip-hop artist Born I is dedicated to the late Vietnamese Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh.
The Buddhist Path that Transformed Tina Turner
Tina Turner credited her Buddhist practice for her survival, success, and happiness. Following her passing, Donald Brackett looks at the legacy she leaves behind.
Tina Turner: What’s Love Got to Do With It?
The legendary rock’n’roll singer Tina Turner died Wednesday at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland after a long illness. She was 83. In this interview, Andrea Miller talks to Turner about the power of song and her Buddhist practice.
Ruben Habito Interview: The Convergence of Catholicism and Zen
In both Catholicism and Zen, says Ruben Habito, there’s a stillness where no words are needed.
Buddhist Council of New York partners with Columbia University Buddhist Association to celebrate Vesak
On April 29, 150 people gathered at Columbia University’s Low Library celebrate Vesak.
Dani Shapiro: Dharma & Devotion
Dani Shapiro talks about being raised Orthodox Jewish, uncovering a decades-old family secret, and writing her new novel—her most spiritual work yet.
Chögyam Trungpa Digital Library at Naropa University launches with catalog of over 170 recorded teachings
The new Chogyam Trungpa Digital Library at Naropa University is offering an online archive of recorded teachings by the late Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in both audio, video, and transcript format.
Dakini Energy: Feminist-Buddhist Artist Michela Martello
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong profiles the inspiring feminist-Buddhist artist Michela Martello—her life, her work, and the dream that put her on the spiritual path.
Remembering Wayne Shorter, Rogue Philosopher (1933-2023)
Rod Meade Sperry looks at the life, art, and Buddhism of the jazz great Wayne Shorter.
Finding My Spiritual Home as a Muslim and Buddhist
Som Pourfarzaneh’s two religions are sometimes at odds. Can he practice both without losing the richness of either?
Psychedelic Insight
Psychedelics and spirituality—including more than a few Buddhist concepts and practices—are reuniting with science after decades of estrangement. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong on this new frontier in the study of mind.
Ultimately the Same
The historical Christ and Buddha lived and taught thousands of years ago, but their ultimate nature is always present. Renowned theologian Matthew Fox looks at buddhanature and the Cosmic Christ and how we can find them within us.
How Meditation Inspired Jazz Great John Coltrane
Zen teacher Sean Murphy looks back jazz icon John Coltrane and how meditation practice informed his monumental late-period work.