The Chuck Buddha Chronicles

Chuck Buddha ALWAYS pays with a card, no matter how irate it may make the cab driver. Mayor Bloomberg instituted this method of payment as a convenience to his fellow New Yorkers and doesn't feel like he should always have to carry cash on his person.

Chuck Buddha riding the White Horse.

Sometimes, even Chuck Buddha needs to take a seat.

Chuck Buddha's meter expired.

Chuck Buddha is forlorn that this bookshelf is out with the trash. He is passionate about filling the world's empty and forgotten bookshelves with knowledge.

Chuck Buddha knows that he doesn't have to see the host inside to be seated, but is happy to comply so that he doesn't appear superior to others but, in all reality, he is.

Chuck Buddha always starts his day informed.

Chuck Buddha likes to enjoy a slice of Italian pie every now and then, but that has nothing to do with this Bleecker Street Pizza.

Chuck Buddha is a street art affectionado, and even does a little himself. He appreciates and respects good work such as is demonstrated here, where the artist obviously went to great lengths to hone his craft. He does not, however, condone senseless acts of vandalism. How does one differentiate, you may ask? Well, Chuck Buddha believes that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and leaves it to your own discretion.

Chuck Buddha was hoping to acquire a pair of reasonably-priced chinos at Banana Republic. After all, they have all the latest fashions and flares, but he was two minutes too late.

Chuck Buddha is trying to adhere to a "greener" lifestyle, but still thinks that the compact cars of the 80s are where it's at.

Chuck Buddha does not condone excessive alcohol consumption, however, he marveled at the extensive selection in this Greenwich Village shop.

Chuck Buddha has a lot of love to give and knows that, as a people, "We gotta do something, we gotta do something. Before mother earth gets anymore hurt, we gotta do something."

Chuck Buddha doesn't believe in paying a broker fee for an apartment rental in New York City.

Chuck Buddha does not accept food stamps as a valid source of payment. Chuck Buddha says "pay your own way, and get a job today!"

Chuck Buddha inquired within.

Chuck Buddha was not able to make a successful transaction due to "insufficient funds."

Chuck Buddha took action.

Chuck Buddha is a hands-on kind of guy.

Chuck Buddha thinks D & G clothing is gauche.

Chuck Buddha is pleased to see that American technology is catching up to his native Asia's.

Cup 'O Buddha.

Chuck Buddha has a "theory" towards an exit strategy for the Middle East...He is currently in talks with White House Press Secretary Dana Perino about getting his ideas to the right people.

Chuck Buddha knows that one man's trash is another man's treasure.

Like George Costanza, sometimes Chuck Buddha doesn't "get" art and people have to explain it to him.

Chuck Buddha after bombing the Candy Factory in SoHo with a new tag.

Chuck Buddha wishes that women would think of him more than just a friend. He's tired of being told he's "cute," he wants to be sexy and desirable.

Chuck Buddha knows that world is a small place and he's sure to bump into people he knows in every city he visits.

Chuck Buddha got turned around while looking for the "NoHo Cafe."

Chuck Buddha mourning the late genius Heath Ledger outside of his former 4th floor SoHo loft.

"Where is your Family?" Chuck Buddha's family is being held hostage inside Communist China by draconian warlords.

Chuck Buddha doesn't think the world can stand another Adam Sandler theatrical abortion. He wishes Adam would use more professional discretion when taking on roles and think about how fabulous he was in "Punch Drunk Love."

Chuck Buddha is contemplating entering his short film in the festival, but isn't sure yet. Like George McFly he doesn't know if he can take that kind of rejection. In the end, however, he will undoubtedly enter because he is a supreme and enlightened being who knows confidence comes from within. After all, the foot feels the foot before it feels the ground.

Chuck Buddha would like to rent, but feels that Blockbuster is too far away and inconveniently sprawled across the city. He joined Netflix a year ago but is disappointed with the service. He appreciates the punctuality with which the DVDs are delivered, but wishes that there was someone he could speak to, not just enter information into a computer. He hates how impersonal people are becoming and how technology is leaving people jaded.

Chuck Buddha has a real problem with organized religion.

Chuck Buddha has had it with the service at Max Brenner Chocolate by the Bald Man. He doesn't understand what the hype is all about anyways...it's just chocolate.

Chuck Buddha supports his friend Tommy Chester's family business. He knows that agribusiness is the core of the country's commerce and likes to stand by farmers.