Khyentse Norbu’s new film sets viewers on a hero’s journey toward awakening

A joyful, meditative cinematic journey into the monastic life of Plum Village.

Film review of Toei Animation's "Buddha 2!"

Pilgrimage is not technically done for personal enjoyment. The fun comes as a corollary to rigor (few to no holy sites are located in comfortable or lush locations), the difficulties of travel, and so

As an anthropologist and artist, the individualistic and community-focused elements of pilgrimage journeys, which seem to meander easily between the personal and the communal, fascinate me. I am drawn

Some of us are close friends with the natural world.  We spend our weekends in the mountains; we own Gore-Tex and lots of wicking socks.  Sometimes, we’re more like nature’s acquaintances: we drive hy

“If you were the new leader of Hong Kong, what economic policies would you set up?” Generally, my students stare at me with blank faces when I ask them questions in clas

Our review of the film Crazy Wisdom!

Amongst White Clouds presents a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse into the reclusive lives of China’s Zen Buddhist hermits.  The American director Edward A. Burger guides his audience through the fo

Mindfulness and Murder, a Thai film by director Tom Waller, is one of a kind and will no doubt be a surprise to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. The film opens with the mindful words of the Buddha:

This fascinating documentary is both the portrait of an unusual father/son relationship and the exploration of a remarkable spiritual journey.  The father is a Buddhist master or Rinpoche who relocate

Shugendo Now: Is this title a demand, a request, or a compassionate plea for a reevaluation of societal values?   It is a boldly declarative title and one that, from the opening credits, sets an

In the preface to the film The Buddha, D. Max Moerman from Barnard University says, “Like any good story it has a lot to teach… the story of his [the Buddha’s] life is a beautiful way of tel

Review of Gesar Mukpo's Tulku