En la película de Barbie, dirigida por Greta Gerwig, la icónica muñeca se embarca en un viaje color de rosa hacia la iluminación, no muy diferente al del Buda. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong explora cómo la película sirve como meditación sobre la conciencia, la impermanencia y la verdadera naturaleza de la realidad, atractiva tanto para los buscadores espirituales como para los psiconautas.
Barbie’s Journey to Enlightenment
In the Greta Gerwig-directed “Barbie,” the iconic doll embarks on a pink-hued journey toward enlightenment not unlike the historical Buddha’s. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong explores how “Barbie” serves as a meditation on consciousness, impermanence, and the true nature of reality.
Dakini Energy: Feminist-Buddhist Artist Michela Martello
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong profiles the inspiring feminist-Buddhist artist Michela Martello—her life, her work, and the dream that put her on the spiritual path.
Psychedelic Insight
Psychedelics and spirituality—including more than a few Buddhist concepts and practices—are reuniting with science after decades of estrangement. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong on this new frontier in the study of mind.
The Healing Power of Pop Star Goddesses
Behind the glitz and fame, says Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, are inspiring stories of real women facing real challenges.
Faith Leaders Gather to Help Improve Conditions at Rikers Island Jail Complex
In September over 30 local faith leaders gathered to help improve conditions of the juvenile building at New York’s infamous Rikers Island jail complex.
Hero for Our Time
TV character Ted Lasso embodies what we need right now: goodness. In a world of antiheroes, says Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, he just wants to make us better people.
The Middle Way of Abortion
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong reports on how Buddhist teachings could transform the abortion debate — and benefit women.
The Zen of Peter Coyote
Actor, writer, narrator, and one-time radical — Jennifer Keishin Armstrong on the many roles of Zen priest Peter Coyote.
How Mr. Rogers Taught Us to Love
While he was changing his tennis shoes, Mr. Rogers was quietly changing children’s lives — and ours as well.