The Dharma of the Beatles
Jonathan Cott talks with actor Richard Gere about “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Penny Lane,” and embracing the dramatic spectacle of ordinary mind.
Richard Gere
Richard Gere is an American actor and humanitarian, noted for his commitment to Buddhism. Gere serves as board Chair for the International Campaign for Tibet, and founded The Gere Foundation, a private grant-giving organization focused on advocacy and cultural preservation in the Tibetan community, education, public health, and emergency relief.
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