Barbara O'Brien reviews Wonder Woman, and explores some of the movie's Buddhist confluence. Escaping into a movie theater for immersion in sight and sound, not to mention popcorn and air conditioning, is one of the delights of summer. While many summer blockbusters may be guilty pleasures, Wonder Woman — a feminist, action-packed hit about a superheroine who tries to save [...]
Who Was the Buddha?
What do we really know about Siddhārtha Gautama, the historical Buddha? And who are these other Buddhas we sometimes see and hear about? Barbara O'Brien answers your questions about the very real human being whose spiritual quest and awakening have inspired the world for some 2,600 years. Contents Who Was Buddha? What Do We Know About the Historical Buddha? Have [...]