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How Marie Kondo Bucks Japanese Tradition, and Why It Matters

by Gesshin Greenwood| January 23, 2019

How Marie Kondo Bucks Japanese Tradition, and Why It Matters

Gesshin Greenwood examines how Netflix’s “Tidying Up” star Marie Kondo combines the emptiness of Zen Buddhist practice with her signature spark of joy.

The Hungry Ghosts of “Mad Men”

by Rod Meade Sperry| December 7, 2018

The Hungry Ghosts of “Mad Men”

The characters in “Mad Men” are like hungry ghosts, says Rod Meade Sperry, endlessly consuming liquor, drugs — and each other.

Alan Ball’s “Here and Now” Doesn’t Shy Away from Suffering

by Jessica Pimentel| November 13, 2018

Alan Ball’s “Here and Now” Doesn’t Shy Away from Suffering

In the November issue of Lion’s Roar magazine, eight practitioners discuss the Buddhist themes in their favorite TV shows. Between compassion, reality, and the cause of suffering, there’s lots to contemplate in Here and Now, says Jessica Pimentel.

Samsara and “The Bachelor”

by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong| November 7, 2018

Samsara and “The Bachelor”

In the November issue of Lion’s Roar magazine, eight practitioners discuss the Buddhist themes in their favorite TV shows. Just like samsara, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong notes, The Bachelor runs on delusion.

“The Good Place” Is a Show About Why We’re Good

by Gesshin Greenwood| September 28, 2018

“The Good Place” Is a Show About Why We’re Good

According to Zen priest Gesshin Greenwood, NBC’s The Good Place shows us people are good because of their bond to each other — even in the afterlife.

In final episode of “Parts Unknown,” Anthony Bourdain discusses death and Buddhism in Bhutan

by Haleigh Atwood| June 26, 2018

In final episode of “Parts Unknown,” Anthony Bourdain discusses death and Buddhism in Bhutan

Bourdain, who died in early June, attended a Buddhist death ritual on the final day of shooting the last episode of the show’s eleventh season.

What do “2001,” “Dear White People,” and Buddhism have in common?

by Sam Littlefair| April 27, 2018

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.

Watch the trailer for Judd Apatow’s HBO documentary “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling”

by Haleigh Atwood| February 23, 2018

Watch the trailer for Judd Apatow’s HBO documentary “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling”

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling will explore the late comedian’s life, comedy, and wisdom.

“Lost” actor Daniel Dae Kim developing Buddhist detective TV series

by Lilly Greenblatt| January 24, 2018

“Lost” actor Daniel Dae Kim developing Buddhist detective TV series
Daniel Dae Kim. Courtesy of EPR.

Daniel Dae Kim is developing a new television show about a Buddhist detective through his production company, 3AD.

Judd Apatow, HBO to share “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling” in March 2018

by Rod Meade Sperry| January 9, 2018

Judd Apatow, HBO to share “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling” in March 2018

Judd Apatow’s documentary about the life and wisdom of the comedian Garry Shandling — who died in 2016 — will air in two parts in March.

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