The Dude and the Zen Master

The “Big Lebowski” character—the Dude—is a cult figure and a true zen master. Actor Jeff Bridges, who brilliantly played the Dude, not only takes part in film projects but also writes lyrics for his songs and practices Zen Buddhism. Together with his longtime friend, zen master Bernie Glassman, they spent many hours talking about life, creativity, happiness, film, and acting. The result of their conversations was the book “The Dude and the Zen Master.” Seasoned with plenty of humor and Zen, their book reminds us all that the most important value in this world is kindness.