Don't miss the PBS film this WednesdayApril 7th, 2010 at 8pm on
The Buddha!
Directed by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin
and narrated by Richard Gere, the 2-hour
documentary explores the stages
of Siddhartha's life and journey
through ancient art...
... and the words of contemporary Buddhists
and experts on the subject such as, among others,
His Holiness The Dalai Lama and poets
W.S. Merwin and Jane Hirshfield.
The film is in conjunction with
the Asia Society Museum in New York City,
Pilgrimage and Buddhist Art Exhibition
March 16-June 20, 2010.
For more information on the film,
the director, story or teachings,
click here.
For further information on the
exhibit in New York,
click here.
(Photo copyright: Kirsten Steen)
Good morning Kirsten!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful...I have never, ever learned about this interesting individual and culture. Thank you! Anita
Hi Anita,
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to see how this is portrayed. Should be good and...enlightening! (Sorry!)
Oh sweet Kirsten,
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting. I just heard your music and it is beautiful! Oh to be in Paris, Kirsten, you must have daily inspiration and what a wonderful place for a writer. You are a wonderful writer and I am keeping a close eye on your posts!!!
You are always welcome for a chat or a relaxing cup of tea!
Mille bisous, Anita