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Friday, April 9, 2010 - “His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Harmony in Diversity”
“How to Move From Conflict to Compassion”
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet was at New York City's Cathedral of St. John the Divine, for an extraordinary live presentation as the Dalai Lama offers a far-reaching vision of the universal harmony that awaits in the celebration of diversity. In an amazing message of compassion and wisdom, the Dalai Lama speaks of personal and universal themes. Our future is dependent on our ability to build relationships and communities that bind us to common aspirations. Our world is, in his words, 'a human garden,' beautiful because many different flowers grow in it. To help it grow, the Dalai Lama urges us to foster caring and respect for the many spiritual and cultural traditions in our world. Only by nurturing and teaching our children and each other, and protecting the world we share, will we move from a 'century of violence' to a new 'century of dialog' in which individual efforts create a mass movement toward a world of lasting peace and freedom.
Friday, March 12, 2010 -“His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Peace and Prosperity”
Seeking Peace and Contentment in Everyday Lives...In 2007, His Holiness the Dalai Lama appeared to a sold-out crowd at Radio City Music Hall to discuss the ways that individuals can best cultivate virtuous qualities within themselves to bring about peace and prosperity in today's world. National Geographic filmed this public talk imbued with the basic tenets of Buddhism and with an introduction by Richard Gere. In his address, His Holiness the Dalai Lama further expands upon his desire to promote religious harmony and tolerance among all the countries and peoples of the world.
Friday, February 19, 2010 -“What Remains of Us”
Kalsang Dolma, a young Tibetan refugee in Quebec, crosses the Himalayas. Into the largest prison in the world, she carries a video message recorded by the spiritual and political leader of Tibetans. Families gather around the tiny screen, transfixed, and for one of the first times, the voices of this fragile people under the yoke of suffering reach us from across the distance. This film was shot without the knowledge of the Chinese authorities, using small digital cameras, during nearly a dozen secret forays into Tibet between 1996 and 2004.
Friday, November 20, 2009 - “The Knowledge of Healing”
This evening's homemade vegetarian soup was accompanied by various breads donated by local bakeries afterwhich a raffle was held for several loaves of bread and a limited edition Dalai Lama photo donated by local photographer, Gina Green. The documentary film features His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Dr. Tenzin Choedrak. It deals extensively with Tibetan Medicine, one of the world's most highly developed medical systems, by presenting evidence that deserves serious consideration as a supplement to Western medical technology. The Dalai Lama points out that medicine is not magical, but "thoroughly scientific," developed over 2,000 years, and proven successful in many areas of chronic illness, where Western medicine is not. He suggests that Tibetan and Western medicine compliment one another with different strengths. It shows scientists that are busy analyzing the healing properties of herbs, roots and minerals that are the basis of this extraordinary, yet little known medical system.
Friday, October 9, 2009 - “Fate of the Lhapa”
A feature-length documentary was shown about three old Tibetan shamans (lhapas) who live in a refugee camp in Nepal. They were practicing an ancient healing tradition in danger of extinction. Forced into exile by the Chinese invasion of their homeland, they struggle to survive and preserve their cultural heritage. Their tales of nomadic childhoods, shamanic callings and apprenticeships, cosmologies of disease and treatments, and of their flight from Tibet during the Chinese occupation in the late 1950s is juxtaposed with images of present-day life in the camp, current healing practices and shared concerns of the future and the fate of their traditions.
Monday, May 25, 2009 - “What Remains of Us?”
We enjoyed soup and a movie when the Gaden Shartse Monks visited Mount Shasta. The Minestroni Soup Dinner with bread and salad was donated by Stings Italian Cafe. The movie was the popular documentary showing the plight of Tibetans and China's occupation of Tibet. This was a benefit for the Gaden Shartse Monks to help them provide furnishings for their Monastery Hospital.
Friday, February 6, 2009 - “Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas”
A journey to the caves where early Buddhist masters achieved enlightenment, monasteries where the early Dalai Lamas and founders of Buddhism meditated and taught, and the remarkable Oracle Lake where every Dalai Lama has had prophetic visions.
Friday, January 30, 2009 - “Wheel of Rebirth”
Documentary showing the life, death and current incarnation of the Tibetan master Kyabje Zong Rinpoche. Film shows the Tibetan Buddhist process of finding a high master’s next incarnation.
Friday, January 23, 2009 -“TIBET: A Buddhist Trilogy”
A three part documentary featuring 1) an intimate portrait of the Dalai Lama, 2) a rare look at an ancient tantric ritual associated with the female deity Tara, commentary based on the teaching of Tibetan master Dudjom Rinpoche, 3) response of a monastery to a death in the community.
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