Mindful Driving: The Antidote to Falling Down
It took until I moved to Los Angeles for me to fully understand what motivates’ William Foster’s rampage in the … Read More “Mindful Driving: The Antidote to Falling Down”
Tag: pop culture
Should I Keep Coming Back in the Same Form?
Last Saturday I went to see an evening screening of A Dog’s Journey. The cinematic sequel to A Dog’s Purpose, … Read More “Should I Keep Coming Back in the Same Form?”
Buddhist Media: Jesco Puluj’s Search for Paths Less Travelled
What does it mean to be a follower of the Buddha’s path? The Enlightened One was, after all, the Prime … Read More “Buddhist Media: Jesco Puluj’s Search for Paths Less Travelled”
Refusing to See Reality in “In the Mood for Love”
In the Mood for Love did for Hong Kong what La Dolce Vita did for Rome. Just as the Trevi … Read More “Refusing to See Reality in “In the Mood for Love””
Asian Representation in Pop Culture: A Lifelong Passion
I’m very much interested in exploring Asian philosophies and culture in both my academic and personal life. Of course, in … Read More “Asian Representation in Pop Culture: A Lifelong Passion”
Is There Something Buddhist About Mario? (Seriously)
On 27 October the video game Super Mario Odyssey was released worldwide by Nintendo for the Switch platform. It’s pretty … Read More “Is There Something Buddhist About Mario? (Seriously)”
May the Force Be Unnecessary With You
One needs wisdom, strength, and ethics to pursue a Buddhist life. It’s a discipline and a challenge. It’s a journey … Read More “May the Force Be Unnecessary With You”
Pop Culture: The Case for A Greater Buddhist Presence
I never bought the argument that sacred stories, figures, and themes should not be brought to pop culture media like … Read More “Pop Culture: The Case for A Greater Buddhist Presence”
Shaolin (2011): A Guilty Pleasure
I have mixed feelings about films that have an overtly religious element, especially when the religion plays a central role … Read More “Shaolin (2011): A Guilty Pleasure”
What was Possible, and What is no Longer: A Buddhist Dimension in La Dolce Vita
It’s a classic moment in film, one of quite a few from Federico Fellini’s black and white cinematic masterpiece. The … Read More “What was Possible, and What is no Longer: A Buddhist Dimension in La Dolce Vita”