New Fashions
So why are Hollywood stars so attracted to Tibetan Buddhism? In the article "Searching for the Dalai Lama", Orville Schell gives us an idea of how Hollywood responds to Buddhism. He paints an exotic picture of Buddhism, unlike the popular overdone Christian belief, and perhaps this is the reason that draws celebrities to Buddhism. Novelty comes with attractiveness. People always want something new, such as new car, new clothes, and new fashions. For centuries, the West has been very inquisitive about the exotica of the Eastern World. No wonder, in today day and age, so many people are attracted to Buddhism. It can be argued that novelty is the sole reason most of the Hollywood followers choose to follow the religion. Take the Hollywood fundraising dinner for the fourteenth Dalai Lama into consideration. Yes, many people came to the party to embrace themselves in his presence for he has won the hearts of many people by, his teachings and guidance, it helps them somehow helps o find peace, but all new modes there are posers. For example, According to Schell's point of view, Steven Seagal is "among the most extravagant self-styled Tibetan Buddhists in the Hollywood pantheon." The word " extravagant" taken in this phrase more or less reduces his status as a Buddhist.