Buddhist cinema is a great way to peer into the world of the Buddha’s teachings and experience, and explore how Buddhism is presented in popular culture. 

 

Description

 

The Buddhist Film Course shows cinemagraphic works that explore the Buddhist religious experience or take on Buddhist themes. Films include dramas, documentaries, animation, and other features.  Works will originate from a variety of countries in the English language or sub-titled.

 

All viewings of the course are offered simultaneously to the general public free of charge under the name "Connecticut Buddhist Film Festival."

 

Objectives

 

The goal of this film course is to educate the general public on the Buddha’s teachings, culture and experience through film.

 

In each showing, participants will

 

1.  Learn more about the Buddha's teachings and way of life.  

 

2.  Observe how the Buddha’s teachings are depicted in film.  The selected films will represent a diversity of views and Buddhist schools.

 

All viewings will be followed by discussion.

 

Cost

 

All film showings are free of charge.

 

Registration

 

No need to register for this course. Just show up at one of the viewings. The Buddhist Film Course is open to the public.

 

Times and Location

 

All showings take place in various venues in Middletown, Connecticut on either Wednesdays or Fridays at between 6:30 7:00 p.m. See the Buddhist Faith Fellowship’s home page for exact dates and times. Visit www.bffct.net