‘The White Lotus’ version of Thai Buddhism gets some things right

‘The White Lotus’ version of Thai Buddhism gets some things right

The new season of “The White Lotus” is set on a luxury resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui. This comedy-drama series, which critiques wealthy tourists, focuses one plotline on foreigners arriving in Thailand who are interested in engaging with its Buddhist traditions. It depicts a young American woman who is interested in joining […] The post ‘The White Lotus’ version of Thai Buddhism gets some things right appeared first on Asia Times.

The Surprising Dharma of the “White Lotus” Finale

The White Lotus has been dominating the TV conversation for weeks, producing memes (“Piper, noooo!”) and endless online discourse about incest, male onscreen nudity, and Lorazepam. But one major facet of this season has fueled fewer hot takes and text chains: its overt Buddhism. (Warning: major spoilers ahead.) Though the show, as a watercooler sensation, keeps plot details secret until it airs, creator Mike White teased the season by saying it …

How Realistic Is the Buddhism of ‘The White Lotus’?

Set on the Thai island of Koh Samui, the third season of The White Lotus is chock-full of Buddhism. While the show nods to the spiritual tradition in its art, architecture, and the overall culture it seeks to represent, it is perhaps no more evident than in the season’s plot as each one of the finely crafted characters all wrestle with their own attachments, aversions, and defilements. For fans of show creator, writer, and director Mike White, t…