From April 23 to May 7, 2010, you have the possibility to watch ones of the most beautiful documentaries about the buddhism and its tradition, which is directed by John Bush. This event will be host in the Asian Society and Museum. 3 films will be projected : Dharma River (April 23, 6:45 pm), Prajna Earth (April 30, 6:45 pm) and Vajra Sky Over Tibet (May 7, 6:45 pm).
Yatra is the Sanskrit word for pilgrimage or sacred journey. These visually stunning documentaries are cinematic pilgrimages to legendary places in Southeast Asia and Tibet, including the spiritual wonders of Laos, Thailand, Burma, Bali, Cambodia, Java and Central Tibet.
Journey into the living traditions and vanished civilizations of this vibrant part of the world and explore the universal ideals of wisdom, compassion, and inner peace at the very heart of these ancient Buddhist cultures.
The living presence of place is the primary focus of these three lyrical films, which are meditations themselves. Their deliberate pacing, unobtrusive narration, and inspired sounds are created to induce an inner journey while traveling to these legendary places.
The trilogy features an expansive soundtrack of classical Asian sacred music, leading world musicians and singers and an original harmonic chant score by David Hykes.
All films will be introduced by the director. Presented in conjunction with the Asia Society Museum exhibition Pilgrimage and Buddhist Art, which is open free of charge on the nights of the screenings (see dates below).
Journey Into Buddhism is produced by Direct Pictures, New York and distributed by PBS.
Free admission to all films. Seating is limited, and tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets can be picked up after 6:00 pm on the night of each screening.
Source : http://www.asiasociety.org
Contact :
Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Tel: 212-288-6400
Fax: 212-517-8315
Email: info@asiasociety.org
