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Jon Rubinstein writes from a Buddhist perspective, about artists and the media's ability and responsibility to promote compassion, for his blog Adventures in Compassion (in the Screen Trade). He also runs Authentic Talent and Literary Management; his clients include Emmy, Golden Globe, and Oscar nominated actors and writers, who strive to be a positive impact on the world around them. Jon lives in Brooklyn with his wife and kids.

The Buddha at Work – “All we are is dust in the wind, dude.”

posted by Jon Rubinstein

“The only true wisdom consists of knowing that you know nothing.” – Alex Winter, as Bill S. Preston, Esq. in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure “That’s us, dude!” – Keanu Reeves, as Ted “Theodore” Logan Whoa! Excellent! I’ve had impermanence [...]

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The Buddha at Work – “Blame it on the A-a-a-a-a-alcohol”

posted by Jon Rubinstein

Dharma is everywhere, if we look for it. This song seems to be about doing things we know are going to cause suffering to us and to others, with a ready excuse – blame it on the alcohol. Drink up! [...]

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The Buddha at Work – “Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit”

posted by Jon Rubinstein

There’s a tradition in Mali and Senegal called “joking cousins,” or cousinage. Certain ethnic groups are considered cousins of each other, and as cousins, they’re expected to make fun of one another. Here’s an example from an Utne Reader article [...]

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The Buddha at Work – “Right Here, Right Now” – Urban Dharma from High School Musical!

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I was listening to Buddhist Geeks‘ podcast recently; Vince Horn interviewed Seattle Insight Meditation Society Guiding Teacher Rodney Smith and I was really struck by his attention to what he calls, “urban dharma,” the dharma found and practiced in everyday [...]

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The Buddha at Work - "All we are is dust in the wind, dude."
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