My work has been in the field of engaged Buddhism. That is my own practice, which began in 1965 that formed the base for the work I was doing in the civil rights and anti-war movement.
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I think my Buddhist practice has a profound influence on my life and encompasses my creative projects.
I've worked in the prison system, on death row and maximum security. I did that work for six years. I've worked with some of the most difficult people in our society. Buddhism was accessible and helpful for these individuals.
So, immediately after that, I got a commission to write a piece for chamber orchestra, and in working on the material I discovered it was possible to incorporate the Buddhist teachings into the music, so that's what I started to do.
I grew up in a mostly Buddhist environment.
I believe in Buddhism. Not every aspect, but most of it. So I take bits and pieces.
When I first was exposed to Buddhism in the mid-1960s, I said it was so practical and utterly pragmatic. That's what attracted me to Buddhism.
I'm fascinated by Buddhism. I adore Buddhism, and I read about it all the time, but I haven't formally become a Buddhist, although I don't really know why I haven't. I guess I feel I don't need to.
I never stopped studying Buddhism. In the past few years, in between movies, I do a retreat.
I'm a Buddhist.
I feel a lot more secure about the directions I take, than I might have, had I not practiced Buddhism.
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