We all die. It's a part of our human life and a thread that connects us. I think Okuribito (Departures) expresses this truth with deep stillness, love, and humor. Not only in Japan, but all over the world w are afraid of death and we try to run away from it. But when we can acknowledge death, this truth about our existence, we can start to feel an authentic appreciation and respect for ourselves, others, and the journey of life. This movie captures the feeling of that possibility through many surprising and creative scenes and beautiful filmography and score.
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Signs of a Rebel Buddha
(2020 Video)
A fun journey to meet a revolutionary teacher
16 August 2020
With fresh imagery and a relatable narration, D.R. Thompson took me on a fun journey to meet a unique spiritual teacher, Rama, also known as Dr. Frederick Lenz. Rama blended inspiration from many different traditions and approaches, to teach meditation and self-discovery in a way that was timeless and multidimensional.
For such a brief video, it took me through laughter, reflection, and new understanding. Consider checking it out if you're interested in discovering something new and different about spiritual teachers and meditation!
For such a brief video, it took me through laughter, reflection, and new understanding. Consider checking it out if you're interested in discovering something new and different about spiritual teachers and meditation!
Happy Hour
(2015)
Subtle and reflective
16 August 2020
Worth it. It's long but you don't have to watch it all at once. It's a unique movie that foregrounds the slow details and nuances of the moments we experience. I think it expresses subtle, wordless feelings of magic and also anguish in searching for oneself and for fulfillment in our long (but short) lives.
I didn't always agree with the women in the movie but I related to how they were questioning the surface of themselves and their lives, searching for something more than what they'd fallen into or were told to be. The movie is humorous at times, depressing at times, and both. It left me with a feeling of silent reflection on the many sides to life and to people.
I didn't always agree with the women in the movie but I related to how they were questioning the surface of themselves and their lives, searching for something more than what they'd fallen into or were told to be. The movie is humorous at times, depressing at times, and both. It left me with a feeling of silent reflection on the many sides to life and to people.
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