Synopsis: Zen is a recent phenomenon in the west but is spreading so rapidly that it’s influence is touching all of us and now rivals the east in the numbers of enthusiasts.  From the suburbs of Tokyo to remote mountains, travel with us across Japan to explore the practice of Zen. We will take you inside the modern Zen center and traditional Zen monastery to see both worlds in detail. With unrestricted access, our cameras put you inside the Zendo or meditation hall to experience Zazen - the practice of sitting.
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Synopsis: Listeners are invited to join inVibes monthly Prayers on Dhammacakka Sutta (Wheel of Dhamma Discourse) led by Venerable Dr Rangama Chandawimala Thero. The Dhammacakka Sutta is the Buddha’s first discourse after he reached Enlightenment. In this sutta, the Buddha discusses the Middle Way, the Noble Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths.May All Be Well and Happy Always.

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Synopsis: A cinematic meditation, utilizing the deep resonance of the didgeridoo, played by former Buddhist monk Nawang Khechog, transforms the viewer’s sense of possibility for inner and world peace. Created and Directed by Barry J. Hershey. Photography by Jay Roach. Also at www.soundofpeace.com

Awards: 

1. Gold Award from Worldfest-Charleston. 

2. Honorable Mention from the NewEngland Film Festival. 

3. Golden Special Jury Award frin the Worldfest-Houston. 

4. Grand Award for Best Experimental Film from Worldfest-Houston. 

5. Bronze Award from Worldfest-Flagstaff. 

6. Selected as Opening Film for Message to Man Film Festival, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Speaker: Joseph Goldstein
Synopsis: Robert Wright interviews Joseph Goldstein about his meditation and experience.
Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts,
where he is one of the resident guiding teachers.

Synopsis: Buddhist pay homage to the Buddha before the commencement of any Buddhist recital. The following sentence in Pali is recited thrice and only after that does one take refuge in the Triple Gem. This is done as a mark of respect for the great virtues and wisdom of the Buddha in order to gain confidence, devotion and inspiration in the Buddha.

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa (x3)
Honour to Him, the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the fully Enlightened One.

Synopsis: A beautiful and melodious “Heart Sutra Mantra” sung by Bodhicitta.

“The Perfection of Wisdom is the greatest mantra. It is the clearest mantra, the highest mantra, the mantra that removes all suffering. This is truth that cannot be doubted. Say it so: Gaté, gaté, paragaté, parasamgaté. Bodhi! Svaha!”- Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra

Gate Gate Paragate Parasamgate Bodhi Svaha

Meaning：
Gate: Gone, gone
Para-gate: Gone beyond
Para-samgate:  Gone altogether beyond
Bodhi: perfect wisdom, enlightenment, understanding
Svaha: Hail ! May a blessing rest on!

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Speaker: Bhikkhu Thich Chan Phap Kham & Bhikkhu Thich Chan Phap Dang
Synopsis:Bhikkhu Thich Chan Phap Kham & Bhikkhu Thich Chan Phap Dang of the Plum Village Delegation (In the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh) talk about Plum Village, the practice of taking refuge in the present moment, essence of Buddhist prayer and introduce some mindfulness exercise to overcome negative emotions and fear in our life.

Synopsis: Ani Choying Drolma - Chanting for peace. Mantra of the Green Tara (The emanation of Skilfull Means or Active Compassion. Everyone can sing it - if it’s done in a spirit of peace.

“Then out of this lake — the quintessence of Avalokiteshvara’s compassion — arose a blue utpala lotus, and on this lotus appeared a 16-year-old girl in the form of a Bodhisattva. This was Tara.”

Synopsis: “Three Jewels” led by Br. ChiSing and taught to the children at Summer Retreat 2003 in Plum Village, France. Words to “Three Jewels” are by Thich Nhat Hanh and the music is by Br. ChiSing.Br. ChiSing, an ordained disciple of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, is the spiritual director of Interfaith Mindfulness Ministries in Dallas, Texas.

Speaker: Shunryu Suzuki Roshi
Synopsis: Shunryu Suzuki Roshi’s teaching of non-discrimination,
a beautiful expressions of the zen mind.
“As soon as you see something, you already start to intellectualize it. As soon as you intellectualize something, it is no longer what you saw. In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”