Sam Littlefair reflects on the Buddhist themes in The Matrix.
Wise Guy
Best known for his role in The Sopranos, Michael Imperioli is a dedicated Buddhist. From gangsters to gurus, film to family—this is his spiritual journey.
The Next Right Thing: Lessons From Princess Anna
In this time of intensified uncertainty, Jen Jordan discovers an unexpected lesson in right action from Princess Anna in Disney’s “Frozen 2.”
Carving the Divine: Filmmaker Yujiro Seki documents the Buddhist sculptors of Japan
The new documentary film “Carving the Divine” offers a rare look at the lives and artistic process of traditional Japanese wood carvers.
What does “The Lighthouse” illuminate for meditators?
You might be comfortable sitting on the cushion for twenty minutes. But what if the session didn’t end? The Lighthouse, starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, offers a metaphor for the mind of the anxious meditator.
Review: Becoming Nobody
Lion’s Roar reviews the film “Becoming Nobody,” directed by Jamie Catto, which tells the life story of spiritual teacher Ram Dass.
How former Pixar CFO Lawrence Levy found his middle way
With the release of Incredibles 2, Pixar has brought $13 billion between 20 feature films. Before the animation studio was a household name, Lawrence Levy helped the company find its “middle way” between business and storytelling.
What do “2001,” “Dear White People,” and Buddhism have in common?
This month, Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” turns 50. “Dear White People” creator Justin Simien talked to Lion’s Roar about the film’s influence.
The Zen of The Dude
Is the Dude a Zen master? His enigmatic pronouncements are certainly food for thought—or nonthought.
Jeff Bridges on why “The Big Lebowski” is a Zen Buddhist classic
We asked ten prominent cultural figures to tell us their favorite movie that contained Buddhist lessons (explitly or otherwise).