Wabi sabi — a philosophy with roots in Zen tea ceremonies — posits that beauty lies in what is flawed.
Zen-informed musician Tyshawn Sorey wins $625,000 “Genius Grant”

“It’s the biggest honor I’ve ever received in my life,” Sorey told the Hartford Courant. “I’m still processing it.”
Groundbreaking Scholar Timothy Morton Wants Philosophers to Face Their “Buddhaphobia”
Philosopher Timothy Morton is injecting Buddhism into Western philosophy in a way that’s never before been done.
Everything Is Joyous: An interview with John Giorno
In the midst of New York City’s celebration of vital poet, pop artist, and Buddhist, John Giorno, Lauria Galbraith speaks with him about his art and inspirations.
These Beautiful Photos Chronicle a Search for Light and Enlightenment
David Gabriel Fischer’s ongoing photo journal gives viewers a glimpse into a mind and world defined by Zen.
On Death Row, Creating Art from Pain
Despite the 5,000 miles between them, death row inmate “Moyo” and pen pal Maria Jain have come together to showcase his series of Buddha portraits in the exhibition “Buddhas on Death Row.”
What if Wolverine attained enlightenment?
A new story from Marvel shows a very different Wolverine, who cultivates non-violence and compassion.
Comme des Garcons designer behind latest Metropolitan Museum exhibit compares work to Zen koans
Rei Kawakubo, the Japanese designer behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, has compared her work to Zen koan practice.
“Mystic and Glamorous” exhibition showcases Goryeo Buddhist Painting of three Korean artists

The paintings of three contemporary Korean artists will be showcased in the “Mystic and Glamorous” exhibition of Goryeo Buddhist painting.
How Buddhism inspired Monet’s masterpieces
Was the great Impressionist master inspired by Zen Buddhism? The curator of a new exhibition believes so. Lilly Greenblatt reports for Lion’s Roar.