And the Zen master at the center of the book is the cardigan-wearing, White Russian-swilling Jeff Lewbowski. Reviewer Adam Frank explains. ADAM FRANK, BYLINE: You know, The Dude.

The Zen master looks him in the eye and says, “Thanks very much for everything. I have no complaint whatsoever.” Stein’s eyes fill with tears as he finishes the last line.

King nominated Thích Nhất Hạnh for the 1967 Nobel Peace Prize. In his nomination, King said, “I do not personally know of anyone more worthy of (this prize) than this gentle monk from Vietnam.

The Dude and the Zen master talked so long there was barely any time for questions from the audience. (If you missed the session, a podcast of the event will be posted online by ALOUD in a week ...

Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen master and political reformer, dies at 95 A monk with global influence and an ally of Martin Luther King, he championed what he called “engaged Buddhism,” applying its ...

In 2013, Glassman co-wrote a book with “The Big Lebowski” star Jeff Bridges called “The Dude and the Zen Master.” Actor Jeff Bridges and Glassman wrote a book of koans together.