Urban Dictionary defines Zen as, "Complete and absolute peace," and "a state of coolness only attained through a totally laid-back type of attitude." Jeff Bridges's perennial character, The Dude, embodies such definitions.
"The Big Lebowski" has birthed a new religion, been quoted by a supreme court judge, and has bred a cult status lending legions of nerds to endlessly quote it. It also boasts oodles of Zen philosophies. Here are 15 maxims every budding Buddhist should live by.
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"The Big Lebowski" has birthed a new religion, been quoted by a supreme court judge, and has bred a cult status lending legions of nerds to endlessly quote it. It also boasts oodles of Zen philosophies. Here are 15 maxims every budding Buddhist should live by.














