39. The Brick, the Plate, and the Uncarved Block: LEGO as an Expression of the Dao
By Steve Bein
Pop Culture Resources:
-History of Lego (short video)
-History of Lego (long video)
Philosophical Resources:
-Britannica on Daoism
-The Dao de jing (full text)
–Elizabeth Reninger, “Wu Wei: The Taoist Principle of Action in Non-Action” (Learn Religions)
40. LEGO, Impermanence, and Buddhism
By David Kahn
Pop Culture Resources:
-History of Lego (short video)
-History of Lego (long video)
Philosophical Resources:
-5-Minute Intro to Buddhism (by Buddha Dharma Education Association)
-Walpola Sri Rahula, “The Noble Eightfold Path”
-Mandala of Compassion Dissolution Ceremony (with video)
41. Zen and the Art of Imagineering: Disney’s Escapism Versus Buddhism’s Liberation
By Steve Bein
Pop Culture Resources:
-The Fascinating True Story of Walt Disney
Philosophical Resources:
-Norman Fischer, “What Is Zen Buddhism and How Do You Practice It? (Lion’s Roar)
-Basics on Dogen Kigen, founder of Zen Buddhism
-Dana Nourie, “What are the Three Marks of Existence?” (Secular Buddhism)
-Lyn Reed, “Why Escapism can be Harmful”
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