Lion’s Roar Rod Meade Sperry has looked at the Buddhism-and-comedy connection for a feature our November 2013 magazine.
The “Seeing Fresh” photo of October 2013
Each week we choose an image that’s been submitted to seeingfresh.com that really exemplifies the practice of contemplative photography.
Earth Care Week inspires Buddhist activism, online statements
Buddhist communities are expressing their concern and positive aspirations for the future of our planet as part of Earth Care Week.
Bluegrass Buddhist Peter Rowan’s Tibetan collaboration, new film
From the Marin Independent: “Peter Rowan is just a week or so away from his apotheosis as the world’s foremost bluegrass Buddhist.”
Peter Matthiessen’s new novel draws on “Bearing Witness” meditation retreats at Auschwitz
The next book Zen teacher and social activist Peter Matthiessen draws from his experiences meditating and Bearing Witness at Auschwitz.
Josh Korda on “The Glorification of Busyness”
“One of the most radical, countercultural things we can do is actually just sit there and relax without feeling we’re missing out.”
Rare Buddhist art acquired by the Met, on display through February
Tucked away in its Gallery 251, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art last week opened a small exhibit of Buddhist art with a big claim.
This week’s “Seeing Fresh” photo of September 2013
Each week we choose an image that’s been submitted to seeingfresh.com that really exemplifies the practice of contemplative photography.
Comedian Adam Hills cites inspiration for new show, “Happyism”: the Dalai Lama
Adam Hills, an upbeat Aussie stand-up comedian, has copped to one of his comedic influences: His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Death and hallucination color new work by Chinese artist Zhang Huan after life-altering Tibet trip
A look into Zhang Huan’s new oil painting series, which explores Buddhism and death rituals.









