Carving the Divine
Carving the Divine offers a close look at the artistry and intention that goes into the 1400-year-old tradition of Buddhist wood-carving.
Film Club
Buddhist films and discussion for the Tricycle community
2023 Archive
21 Days 二十一天
21 days after the death of his mother, Jin and his father navigate loss, grief, and their new lives without her.
Wandering … But Not Lost
Wandering . . . But Not Lost is an intimate account of beloved meditation teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s 4-1/2-year retreat as a homeless yogi. Renouncing the comforts of monastery life, he begs for food, seeks shelter, and even survives a near-death experience—challenges that ultimately offer a unique opportunity for insight into the nature of mind.
Dreams of Birds Flying in the Sky
Dreams of Birds Flying in the Sky explores the complex realities of persons living with disabilities in the Himalayan country of Bhutan. The experiences of those featured in the film show the impact that living with a disability has on education, work, culture, religion, and more. Despite the challenges they face, the participants in the film explore what it means to live a life of purpose and joy.
Walk with Me
This intimate cinematic journey into the world of the late Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh takes us to his Plum Village community in rural France. Filmed over three years there and on the road in the US, the film explores the everyday routine of monastic life and the community’s shared purpose to transform suffering.
Looking for a Lady With Fangs and a Moustache
The mystical drama Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache follows an entrepreneur’s frantic journey to be spared his death by finding an elusive lady with fangs.
Buster Williams: Bass to Infinity
The documentary Buster Williams: Bass to Infinity features legendary jazz bassist, Charles Anthony “Buster” Williams, and his Nichiren Buddhist practice.
Growing Up in Ladakh
In this documentary, Growing Up in Ladakh, we follow 12-year-old Padma, living with her family in the small Himalayan village of Gya, as she goes about her daily routine and weighs joining GOTCHA, a traditional procession to bring peace to all sentient beings.
Worship
An immersive, meditative experience, Worship features the diverse rituals, ceremonies, and spiritual practices of a wide range of faiths in Thailand, including Buddhism, shamanism, and far more.
Faraway My Shadow Wandered
Faraway My Shadow Wandered tells the story of Junya, a young man who vowed that he would take over his family’s Shinto shrine, and follows the journey back to his hometown on Japan’s Noto Peninsula to reckon with his promise.
Buddha Path Hostel
A young backpacker encounters a host of challenges, insights, and surprises when she reluctantly ventures to a Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas.
Thai Country Living
A community of farmers, craftspeople, and musicians in Isaan, Thailand offer a window into their vibrant traditions and rural ways of life.
Buddhist and Queer: The Journey from Sarees to Robes
Tashi, a devoted queer activist turned Buddhist monk, grapples with fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India whilst following the path of a monastic.
A Bite of Bone
On a small Japanese island, a young girl reckons with the death of her father and the ammunition dump near their family home.
Sept Mille Trois
Jit, a trekking guide living in Kathmandu, invites the viewer into his world as he contemplates family, karma, and livelihood.
Buddhist Shorts Film Festival 2023
Tricycle’s annual Buddhist Shorts Film Festival is back! This March, we’re featuring five short films documenting Buddhist diversity around the world.
Inside Insight: The Founding Story
Inside Insight: The Founding Story takes a special look at the early days of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, a time long before “mindfulness” became a household word.
Ritoma
A community on the Tibetan plateau navigates an ever-changing world. While some traditions fade, new ones are embraced—including basketball.
