Dudeism Explained | The Church of the Latter-Day Dude, Beliefs, History & Meaning Dudeism, also known as the Church of the Latter-Day Dude, is a modern religion and philosophy inspired by The Big Lebowski and the character Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski. But Dudeism is more than a joke religion — it presents a modern interpretation of Taoism, Zen philosophy, and the practice of “taking it easy” in a high-stress world. In this episode of Gnome Talk, we explore the full history of Dudeism, from its founding in 2005 to its growth as a global spiritual movement. We discuss the beliefs of Dudeism, its philosophy of “abiding,” ordination, religious identity, and why so many people resonate with its relaxed approach to life. In this episode: What Dudeism is and how it started Who founded the Church of the Latter-Day Dude The philosophy behind Dudeism How Dudeism connects to Taoism and Zen Why “abide” is more than a movie quote Dudeism ordination and why people become Dudeist priests Why Dudeism continues to resonate in modern culture Why many Church of Gnome members also identify as Dudeists Dudeism offers an alternative to rigid, dogmatic religion by emphasizing calm, simplicity, humor, and non-reactivity. In a culture built around stress, outrage, and comparison, Dudeism presents “taking it easy” as a practical spiritual practice. This episode also explores how Dudeism and the Church of Gnome overlap in spirit — both welcoming curiosity, autonomy, and community without enforcing belief systems. 🎧 Listen to Gnome Talk Podcast on all major platforms 📺 Watch on YouTube 🌱 Learn more at https://www.churchofgnome.org Spirituality doesn’t always have to be serious. Sometimes it just needs to help you relax.