Animal Liberation in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
How the latest Guardians of the Galaxy installment teaches compassion for all beings, even the nonhuman ones
Film
What ‘Barbie’ Teaches Us About Suffering
An exploration of how essential Buddhist teachings find their way into the feminist blockbuster hit
Cormac McCarthy’s Buddhist Inspiration
How No Country for Old Men evolved from a Jataka tale, and the message that endured centuries
‘The Same Storm’: A Lockdown Look Back
The film, shot on iPhones and laptops in the early days of the pandemic, goes further than simply expressing our interconnection.
What Do You Hunger For?
The film The Menu skewers grind culture and the economic systems it serves.
New Documentary ‘Amala’ Pays Tribute to Jetsun Pema, Sister to the Dalai Lama
The film captures the leader’s fierce dedication to the Tibetan people through her work at the Tibetan Children’s Village.
What We’re Watching
A film about an anthropomorphic shell, a troubling documentary, an action-packed anime series, and a TV show on psychedelics, all with kernels of Buddhist wisdom
Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Euphoria in Empathy
At the core of this mind-bending multiverse film starring Michelle Yeoh lies a story about true connection and being present in a world full of distractions.
‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Review
Unlike the sequels that came before it, the latest movie in the Matrix franchise is self-aware enough to keep up with the times.
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