Dudeism is a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle inspired by "The Dude", the protagonist of the Coen Brothers' 1998 film The Big Lebowski.
Dudeism's stated primary objective is to promote a modern form of Chinese Taoism, outlined in Tao Te Ching by Laozi (6th century BCE), blended with concepts from the Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–270 BCE), and presented in a style as personified by the character of Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a fictional character portrayed by Jeff Bridges in the film.[1] Dudeism has sometimes been regarded as a mock religion due to its use of comedic film references and occasional criticism of religion in its traditional sense,[2][3] but its founder and many adherents take the underlying philosophy somewhat (although not overly) seriously.[4][5][6][7] March 6 is the annual sacred high holy day of Dudeism: The Day of the Dude; the same day the film released in the US.[8]
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^Mifflin, Ryan (16 February 2012). "Interview: Oliver Benjamin, Founder of Dudeism & Author of 'The Abide Guide: Living Like Lebowski'". Otis Ryan Productions Blog. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
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