 Look inside the May 2013 Shambhala Sun magazine
Featuring "The Dude & the Zen Master," Andrea Miller's profile of actor Jeff Bridges and Zen teacher Bernie Glassman,
as well as a teaching from Glassman and his analysis of some of the The
Big Lebowski's best-known lines as seen through the lens of Zen koans. Plus: Pico Iyer on the fires of art, passion, and Zen burning in Leonard Cohen's heart, Judy Lief's roadmap for the three-yana journey of Vajrayana Buddhism, and much more.
this issue's editorial:
For our publisher James Gimian,
this issue's cover photo of Jeff Bridges and Bernie Glassman says
something about "the profundity we can experience in popular culture and
the popularity we are experiencing of the profound traditions." Disclaimer: Jim is a self-identified Achiever.
feature section: the dude & the zen master
Andrea Miller abides with "Buddhistly bent" actor Jeff Bridges and Zen teacher Bernie Glassman as they reflect on the friendship, spirituality, and shared sense of social responsibility documented in their new hit book.
Roshi Bernie Glassman on the three pure precepts: cease from evil, do good, and do good for others.
Buddhism, or Dudeism? A look at some of The Big Lebowski's best-loved lines, through the lens of classic Zen koans.
more may 2013 features
Art,
passion and Zen are fires—burning the self, leaving behind only ashes
and essence, They burn in Leonard Cohen's heart, says his admirer Pico Iyer, and light up the darkness for us.
In her new Leonard Cohen biography, I'm Your Man,
Sylvie Simmons has excavated some choice pieces of wry wisdom from
years of Cohen's conversations. Here are a few enduring Cohenisms.
The
spiritual path is like any journey we take into uncharted territory—we
need a map, a vehicle, and a guide to reach our destination. Judy Lief takes us on the three-yana journey of Vajrayana Buddhism.
Are we so distracted that we can no longer pay attention to where we are and where we're going? Margaret Wheatley says we better unplug soon.
Look inside a new comic book celebrating nonviolent heroes Thich Nhat Hanh, Alfred Hassler, and Sister Chan Khong.
Yes, Holy Ghost Girl author Donna Johnson
was raised under one of the world's biggest gospel tents. But the truth
of a story moves like water, she says. It's this, and this, and this
too. There is always something more.
other voices
The question of human nature is the most important global issue that we face today, says Sakyong Mipham. If we conclude that humanity is not basically good, what hope does the future hold?
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At New York's Reciprocity Foundation, homeless youth receive nourishment for body and mind alike. Founder Taz Tagore explains the program's recipe for success.
Emptiness and interdependence—they're more than concepts; they're key to realizing real-world benefits in our lives. His Holiness the Karmapa helps us put our wisdom into practice.
Though the climb was steep, the view was expansive. Rachel Neumann on being hot, hungry, thirsty, and tired, but still having a perfect day.
departments
Bonnie Myotai Treace reviews The One Taste of Truth: Zen and the Art of Drinking Tea, by William Scott Wilson.
Andrea Miller reviews new books by Natalie Goldberg, Thich Nhat Hanh, Michael Carroll, and more.
Shambhala Sun, May 2013, Volume Twenty One, Number 5.
On the cover: Jeff Bridges and Roshi Bernie Glassman, photographed by Peter Cunningham.
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• Am I Wrong?
• The Dude & the Zen Master
• Outside the Tent
• Are We Basically Good?
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• Review: "Quite a Cup of Tea"
