Bernie Glassman: Zen Master, fund-raiser, and much more

While many people think that Zen Masters live solitary lives in caves or monasteries, Bernie Glassman fed the poor, created a multi-million dollar bread company to employ the poor (and supply baked goods to Ben & Jerrys), raised $35M to home the homeless, and was a teacher to Jeff Bridges (“The Dude”). He also started his career as a mathematician and engineer. You can read more here, if you’re interested.