Rod Meade Sperry looks at the life, art, and Buddhism of the jazz great Wayne Shorter.
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“I was transported” — music legend John McLaughlin on the inspiration of “Mila Repa”
The virtuoso musician’s new album is equal parts incendiary and reflective. And there’s a bit of Buddhism in the mix, too.
Remembering jazz legend and Buddhist Jerry Granelli
Jazz musician, composer, music teacher, and Buddhist practitioner Jerry Granelli died on July 20 at his home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 80.
Meditation is some serious funny business for Bizarro comic-strip artist Dan Piraro
Rod Meade Sperry reports on the meditation advice recently shared by “Bizarro” creator Dan Piraro.
Listen to “Unenlightened” — Born I’s newest example of “trap music for meditators”
Listen to Born I’s third single from his upcoming album, “Unenlightened.”
What Are the Five Precepts?
How can Buddhists know if their life is an ethical one? By keeping the five precepts, a set of guidelines for those who wish to do no harm.
Watch “How Many Times,” rapper Born I’s “new meditation on rebirth and reincarnation”
“I’ve been thinking a lot about death and rebirth,” says Born I, “and this song is a reflection of that.”
US president Joe Biden, White House extend warm wishes to Buddhists worldwide in first-ever Vesak celebration
On Wednesday, for the first time in US history, a Vesak celebration honoring the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha was held at the White House.
All About May 4th’s National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors
How to watch a replay of Tuesday night’s moving event, PLUS: a helpful selection of some of Lion’s Roar’s best recent coverage of the Asian American Buddhist experience.
The Mindful Comedy of Garry Shandling
Rod Meade Sperry takes a look at Garry Shandling’s lesser known spiritual side and life as a student of Buddhism.