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The Intersection of Buddhism and the Beat Generation

The 1950s in America was not a period known for its religious diversity. The spiritual consumerism that we know today…

8 years ago

East Coast Beats vs. West Coast Beats

The Beats as we know them are a New York City phenomena and walk hand in hand with Abstract Expressionism…

10 years ago

The Second Wave of American Interest in Japanese Culture: Alan Watts, Jack Kerouac, and Gary Snyder

by Charlie Canning Photos by John La Farge and David S. Wills   Since the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1853,…

12 years ago

American Zen

Zen Buddhism is nearly impossible to write about. The use of words and logic to explain Zen are in opposition…

13 years ago

What to Expect from Beatdom #12

It's here, it's here, it's finally here!!!! That's right, ladies and gentleman. Beatdom #12 - the CRIME issue - is…

13 years ago

Eating the Beat Menu

Words by Nick Meador Illustration by Kaliptus (from issue 10, available at Amazon) Jack Kerouac’s books contain such a variety…

14 years ago

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