The Acclaimed Yatra Trilogy Films of John Bush.
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Yatra is the Sanskrit word for pilgrimage or spiritual 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 lost 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, indigenous music, and harmonic chants are designed to induce an inner journey while traveling to these legendary places. Viewers are invited to relax and let the experience wash over them, making the trilogy part of their own journey. The Journey Into Buddhism set includes three films: Dharma River, Prajna Earth, and Vajra Sky Over Tibet.
"[All] If you are even vaguely considering a trip to any of these places you will want to view John Bush's DVDs before you firm up your plans." Amit Goti, L.A. Yoga Magazine
"[All] ...fills us with wonder at the spiritual culture--past and present--from this vibrant region. Viewers will be awed..." Bo Smith, Katharine Stone White Head of Film, Museum of Fine Arts
"[Vajra] ...I wish this film every success." Dalai Lama
"[All] ...offers up the mesmerizing beauty and ineffable power of places most of us will never see." Marcy Talbot, Tricycle
"[All] Bush's work is eye-opening and essential if you have an interest in Eastern spirituality." Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Editor's Note
With poetic visuals and striking sounds, the JOURNEY INTO BUDDHISM trilogy is composed of three "Yatra" (Sanskrit for spiritual journey) through the diverse world of Buddhist belief. DHARMA RIVER traverses the waterways of southeast Asia to view some of Buddhism's most sacred sites in Thailand, Laos, and Burma, while also exploring the religion's ancient teachings and traditions. Narrated by Sharon Stone, PRAJNA EARTH explores the meeting points of Buddhist and Hindu traditions, from Cambodia's lost Angkor civilization to Java's trance dancers. VAJRA SKY OVER TIBET explores the region's sacred shrines, ancient teachings, and unique--but threatened--culture.
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