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What Do Buddhism and Game of Thrones Have in Common? More Than You Might Think.

A tour at the Rubin Museum explores the parallels between the HBO series and Himalayan Buddhist art and history.

By Matthew Abrahams

Apr 08, 2019

The Dharma of Westworld

Reincarnation, no-self, and other Buddhist lessons from the popular HBO series.

By Dr. Jay Michaelson

Dec 07, 2016

Meditate—Don’t Annihilate—in this New Buddhist-Inspired Game

Scott Wayne Indiana is building a nonviolent space in the world of live role playing games.

By Lakshmi Gandhi

Sep 05, 2016

Mindfully Binge-watching “Making a Murderer”

Those of us who were swept up in the series may want to examine our own fast-brain thinking.

By Ginny Holbert

Jan 25, 2016

Harry Potter and the Mischievous Monks

Two Thai monks are in big trouble.

By Joanna Piacenza

Jul 10, 2014

Five-Minute Buddhist

Filmmaker Harold Ramis's pocket-sized Buddhist manifesto

By Max Zahn

Mar 10, 2014

Wet ‘n’ Wild Buddhism

Vietnam's Suoi Tien Cultural Amusement Park stirs together Buddhism and water park fun

By Joanna Piacenza

Feb 18, 2014

Thai Taxi Talismans

Artist Dale Konstanz has been addicted to taking Thai taxis since he moved to Bangkok in 2003. They became not just a way to get around, but an opportunity to chat with the drivers,.

By Dale Konstanz

Oct 02, 2012

The Buddha of the future will have six-pack abs

As Chade-Meng Tan points out in his lastest blog post, enlightenment can look good. At least, that’s what this first century Gandharan representation of Maitreya, the future Buddha, seems to indicate. Look at those.

By Tricycle

Mar 04, 2011

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Buddha Buzz Weekly: “Journey Toward Equality”

Bhutan takes steps to decriminalize homosexuality, Australia honors Ajahn Brahm’s service to gender equality, and China’s Panchen Lama makes his first trip abroad. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.

By Karen Jensen and Matthew Abrahams

Jun 15, 2019

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The Buddhist Review

Arts & Culture

What is a Grammy to Laurie Anderson?

The avant-garde artist discusses her award-winning album, Landfall, and how her work and Buddhist practice have merged over time.

By Matthew Abrahams

Summer 2019

Dharma Talks

Video teachings and discussions with contemporary Buddhist teachers

The Buddha’s Communication Toolbox

Explore the Buddha’s ancient guidelines for right speech with tools to translate those teachings into the fast-paced conversations of a digital world. Insight meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares three foundations of mindful communication to bring your deeper values and intentions into every interaction.

Oren Jay Sofer

Jun 2019

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What Do Buddhism and Game of Thrones Have in Common? More Than You Might Think.

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The Dharma of Westworld

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Harry Potter and the Mischievous Monks

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The Buddha of the future will have six-pack abs