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Buddhist films and discussion for the Tricycle Community
Film Club Archive
“Compassion in action” is the philosophy of Karuna-Shechen, a Buddhist nonprofit cofounded by monks Matthieu Ricard and Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche. Karuna tells the uplifting stories of the women in India and Nepal empowered by the organization’s education and job training.
Ten years ago, Japan was devastated by a tsunami, which some survivors say tore a hole in the veil between the living and dead. Zen priest Reverend Kaneda counsels people who believe they are possessed by the spirits of the drowned in this sensitive film about a community recovering from trauma.
On Meditation is ten films in one, presenting portraits of meditators whose lives and careers have been transformed by their practice. Learn firsthand from the late Zen master Peter Matthiessen, Insight Meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg, US Congressman Tim Ryan, Nepali monk Venerable Metteyya Sakyaputta, and others.
Ring in 2021 with Tricycle’s Buddhist Shorts Film Festival! This month, we’re featuring five short films documenting Buddhist diversity around the world.
2019 / USA
Directed by Kira Dane, Katelyn Rebelo
2019 / Singapore, USA
Directed by Siyou Tan
2019 / India
Directed by Tenzin Kalden
2018 / Germany, Japan
Directed by André Hörmann, Anna Samo
2018 / Israel, France
Directed by Nizan Lotem
Few have heard of David Bohm, the man Einstein called his “spiritual son” and the Dalai Lama his “science guru.” Learn about the brilliant physicist’s life and his groundbreaking theories at the intersection of science and spirituality.
Ahimsa, or non-harming, is a cornerstone of the Buddha’s teachings. It also has driven various social movements. Through interviews with activists and experts, this film explores how nonviolent action brings about radical change.
