This special episode of The Lion’s Roar Podcast features music from Buddhist artists Jessica Pimentel and Born I Music.
“In This Moment” — Buddhist inspiration and aspiration meet in new Born I Music song/video
Born’s new song is a shot of grounding inspiration right when we all could use it.
Buddhism and “The Matrix”
Sam Littlefair reflects on the Buddhist themes in The Matrix.
An Extra Layer of Intention: Artist Lasha Mutual
Mutual discusses the dharma and dedication that go into her vivid visual meditations of Buddhist deities.
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.
Tina Turner’s Journey into Faith
A review of Turner’s autobiography, “Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good.”
Musical Meditations
Lion’s Roar magazine’s associate art director Andrew Glencross looks at three bodhisattvas of the music world: Éliane Radigue, John Coltrane, and Philip Glass.
What Is the Sound of Buddhist Music Today?
The dharma speaks through music—it always has, it does today. From jazz to metal to rap to emergent hybrid forms, Buddhism’s influence on the musical realm can be discovered at almost every turn.
The Spark Is There All the Time
Forget the stereotype of the tortured artist, says Steve Silberman. For David Crosby and Becca Stevens, the Muse is happy.
Phoebe Bridgers: Her Music as Meditation
Ray Buckner on how Grammy nominee Phoebe Bridgers’ music is a spiritual friend, a path forward into the unknown.