Rod Meade Sperry looks at the life, art, and Buddhism of the jazz great Wayne Shorter.
“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.
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.
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.”
How To Organize A Meditative Music Night
Who says you always have to sit in silence? Ryan Winger explains how you can bring the mind of meditation to the music you love — with friends.
How to Practice Contemplative Photography
Contemplative photography is about more than taking pictures, says Andy Karr. It’s about fully connecting with the visual richness of our lives.
Nothing Is Wasted
If you use your difficulties to create art, says Ruth Ozeki, it will give them meaning.
Sonic Satori
Music as a contemplative practice requires both the performer and the listener to pay close attention. Culture critic Donald Brackett offers suggestions for meditative albums.
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.”