Spiritual Films and Videos
Eckhart Tolle: The Flowering of Human Consciousness (DVD) A
face to face meeting and dialogue with respected spiritual teacher
Eckhart Tolle, the author of The Power of Now. |
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Eckhart Tolle: What is Meditation? (DVD) In
this talk Eckhart Tolle discusses meditation from the perspective
of self-realization by describing the process of transforming
any traditional meditation practice into meditation without form.
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I Am That I Am: The Teachings of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (DVD) Sri
Nisargadatta was considered, along with Ramana Maharshi, as one
of the most important Indian spiritual teachers of the twentieth
century. The DVD is narrated by Stephen Wolinsky, a disciple of
Sri Nisargadatta, and includes never before seen footage of the
master recorded in India. |
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Ram Dass: Fierce Grace (DVD) The
film is a moving documentary of the life of spiritual teacher
Ram Dass and the challenges he faced and overcame following a
serious stroke. |
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Siddhartha (DVD) Based
on a novel by Hermann Hesse, this beautifully photographed film
is the story of a young seeker who leaves his wealthy family and
becomes a wandering ascetic. After meeting the Buddha he decides
to follow his own path where he experiences the ultimate emptiness
of material wealth before eventually discovering enlightenment. |
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10
Questions for the Dalai Lama (DVD) |
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World Religions Vol. 1: Many Paths (DVD) This compilation of documentaries on the world’s great religions explores Tibetan Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christian mysticism and the Perennial Philosophy. |
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World Religions Vol. 2: Wisdom of India (DVD) Award winning filmmaker Elda Hartley examines the wisdom teachings of India and their impact on Western spirituality and science. |
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World Religions Vol. 3: Meditation, Prayer and Trance (DVD) The power of Hindu mantras, Christian meditations, Buddhist stillness, Sufi dances, Indonesian trance rites and healing prayers are documented in this wide ranging DVD. |
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World Religions Vol. 4: Zen Meditations with Alan Watts (DVD) Zen author Alan Watts collaborated with filmmaker Elda Hartley to create this anthology of lyrical guided meditations into inner realities. |
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Enlightenment Guaranteed (VHS) Two
German brothers undergoing a mid-life crisis travel to Japan for
a retreat in a Zen monastery. Their adventures in a foreign land
in pursuit of enlightenment are both funny and illuminating. |
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The Matrix (VHS) At one level, a highly
entertaining adventure movie with a psychological twist. At a
deeper level, this film expresses a philosophical view common
to many spiritual traditions - that the real world is beyond the
mind’s ken, and to see the world as it is, you must step
beyond the net created by your own mind.
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Say Amen, Somebody (VHS) An exuberant documentary spotlighting the special world of gospel music. At least two dozen hand-clapping songs are featured within the film's joyous 100 minutes.
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Kundun (VHS) Directed
by Martin Scorsese and featuring a soundtrack by Philip Glass,
the film chronicles the life story of the Dalai Lama. |
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Jean
Klein Jean
Klein was a Western teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition of
the "direct approach" to spiritual self-knowledge. In
an interview with PBS television host Lilias Folan he insightfully
answers basic questions concerning the search for truth.
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Jean
Klein Contemporary Advaita Vedanta teacher Jean Klein is interviewed by writer Michael Toms. Toms' thoughtful questions allow Klein to explore the fundamental issues faced by anyone searching for spiritual meaning and enlightenment.
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Gurdjieff in Egypt: The Origins of Esoteric Knowledge (VHS) G.I.
Gurdjieff was a powerful and controversial Fourth Way teacher who
exerted a major influence on many of the most creative Western writers,
artists and musicians of the twentieth century. William Patterson,
a student of the Fourth Way, narrates this video which traces the
origin of Gurdjieff's teachings to ancient Egypt. |
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Gurdjieff's Mission: Introducing the Teaching to the West (VHS) This
award-winning second video in a trilogy details Gurdjieff's relentless
struggle to establish the ancient teachings of the Fourth Way
in Russia beginning in 1912 and later in Constantinople and France. |
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Gurdjieff's Legacy: Establishing the Teaching in the West (VHS) The
final video of the trilogy documents Gurdjieff's teaching mission
in the West from 1924 until his death in Paris in 1949. Much of
the video was filmed on-site in France, England and the United
States, adding authentic detail to the narrative. |
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Eckhart
Tolle Eckhart
Tolle, the author of "The Power of Now" and "A
New Earth," is a contemporary spiritual teacher who is not
aligned with any particular religion or tradition. In this engaging
talk and question and answer session Tolle conveys his simple
yet timeless teaching of spiritual awakening. |
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| Ramakrishna:
A Documentary (VHS)
The film serves as an introduction to this remarkable 19th century Indian saint who experienced and taught the inner truth of all religious traditions. |
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| Awaken
to the Eternal (VHS)
Nisargadatta Maharaj was a contemporary Indian sage who lived in the slums of Bombay and taught the direct path to spiritual enlightenment. The video clearly presents the essence of his teaching and includes interviews with many of his students such as Jack Kornfield and Robert Powell. |
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As the Self: The Essential Teachings of Ramana Maharshi (VHS)
Sri Ramana Maharshi was one of the most renowned spiritual masters of the twentieth century. This video, narrated by Ram Dass, takes you on an inner journey through his life and teachings. |
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| Ram
Dass: Open to the Infinite (VHS)
In his first public appearance after his 1997 stroke, Ram Dass joins with singer Krishna Das in an inspiring presentation which demonstrates that the silence of the Spirit and the eternal chant of India both emanate from the same source. |
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Inner Art of Meditation (VHS)
Respected Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield introduces the viewer to the practice of insight meditation. He clearly demonstrates four complete meditations: Awareness of the Breath, Working with Body Sensations, Awareness of Thoughts and Feelings, and Meditations on Forgiveness and Lovingkindness. |
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Having No Head (VHS)
In this video, teacher and author Douglas Harding points to the discovery of one’s original nature. Through a variety of “experiments” he leads one to the centre of harmony and peace that is the very nature of one’s real being. |
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Space in the Heart of the Lotus (VHS)
Father Bede Griffiths was a Benedictine monk who founded a monastery in India in the 1950s. The video includes personal interviews with Father Bede and highlights his attempts to blend the contemplative practices of Christianity and Hinduism. |
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Bly
and Woodman on Men and Women (VHS) |
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