No Mud, No Lotus
Actor Michael Imperioli on Buddhism, patience, and gratitude
TV
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
The Kindness of Joe Pera
An unconventional sitcom challenges viewers to focus on one thing at a time.
Cringing Toward Compassion
John Wilson shows us how to let go of our preconceptions.
Opinion: Headspace’s New Show Is Barely a Balm in a Global Pandemic
The promises of Headspace Guide to Meditation, the animated Netflix series by mindfulness app Headspace, fall short when we’re faced with so much.
A Cult Is Not Reality TV
The documentary series The Vow delivers plenty of drama but little insight.
The Things We Do to Feel Well
Netflix’s (Un)Well examines the promises of the wellness industry.
A Balanced Pursuit of Justice
How Buddhist is Avatar: The Last Airbender? And what can it teach us about our current moment?
Unbelievable Reveals Our Unspoken Beliefs
The Netflix miniseries lays bare the insidiousness of rape culture by giving dramatic form to a true story.
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