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2011 “Dying to be Buddha”

Thursday, October 20 to Sunday, October 23 - All films are shown at the Calgary Public Library John Dutton Theatre

This Film Series is presented by the Calgary Buddhist Temple (Jodo Shinshu) and the Calgary Public Library and is intended to provide a meaningful learning experience in Buddhist teachings (Dharma) as illuminated through film. Temple Senseis will be available for dharma discussion, and inquiries, throughout the Series.

 

Click to enlarge in a new windowInformation on back of posterThis Series is made possible through the generous support of the Calgary Buddhist Temple and the Public Library and their volunteers.

 

Light refreshments and Jodo Shinshu literature and merchandise will be available for sale in addition, the Library will display a wide selection of Buddhist material, available for loan.

 

2011 Film Series - Descriptions (opens in a new window)

 

 A few pictures from the Film Series weekend (click to enlarge in a new window):

 

Lynn Chazotsang, guest speaker for the film "Tibetan Book of the Dead"        Group picture of Sensei Fred Ulrich, Sensei S.K. Ikuta, Prof. Jeff Wilson, Sensei James Martin        Jeff Wilson, keynote speaker and the author of "Buddhism of the Heart"      (Photos courtesy of L. Tsukishima)

2010 “Engaged Buddhism”

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 - ALL FILMS ARE SHOWN AT THE CALGARY PUBLIC LIBRARY JOHN DUTTON THEATRE

This year's film series is being held in conjunction with the Alberta Buddhist Conference and 750th Shinran Shonin Memorial. 

 

2010 Film Series - Descriptions

 

Let's Promote! We are asking everyone to help promote the Film Series by printing off the Poster and be kind enough to post it places where it will be seen (bookstores, coffee houses, workplaces, community bulletin boards, etc).  Let's work together and get the word out about this exciting event!

 

2009 - Calgary Buddhist Film Series: International Buddhism "Thus have I seen..."

NOVEMBER 5, 2009 AT THE CALGARY BUDDHIST TEMPLE

207 - 6th Street N.E.

 

NOVEMBER 6,7, and 8, 2009 at the CALGARY CENTRAL LIBRARY

John Dutton Theatre

 

2009 Film Series Brochure - Please note film ratings

 

2008 - Calgary Buddhist Film Series: Through a Buddhist Lens

Oct 30, 31, Nov 1, & 2

Pictures from the event:

Diane & Sensei Izumi Sensei Martin Calgary Public Library - Book Display Calgary Buddhist Temple Merchandise for Sale Calgary Buddhist Temple Display Table Calgary Buddhist Temple - Chopsticks for Sale

Film Highlights

View poster

 

        

Click on the poster to view onscreen or the printer for a printable version of the poster

 

 

2007 - Calgary Buddhist Film Series: Reel to Real Buddhism

November 1, 2, 3, 4, 2007 - Calgary Public Library (Central): John Dutton Theatre - FREE Admission

Press Releases:

The Calgary Buddhist Film Festival Continues with Critically Acclaimed German Movie  (submitted by D. McCormack Nov 2/07)

The Calgary Buddhist Film Festival continued Friday night by showing the critically acclaimed German movie "Enlightenment Guaranteed".  The 2002 movie chronicles two German brothers trip to a Zen monastery in Japan and their subsequent transformation.  As is the tradition at this film festival, at the end of the movie there was a lively and informative discussion on the Buddhist concepts in the film.  Visiting Minister Fredrich Ulrich, of the Manitoba Buddhist Temple, led the discussion and gave his unique point of view to the movie as a Buddhist minister and as a native of Germany.
Calgary Buddhist Film Festival Gets Off To A Strong Start (submitted by D. McCormack Nov 1/07)

The Second Annual Calgary Buddhist Film Festival got off to a strong start Thursday night by showing the classic Japanese movie "The Burmese Harp".

This influential 1956 Japanese film from noted director Kon Ichikawa explores one man's journey to enlightenment in all of the turmoil that was Burma at the end of the second world war.  As is tradition at this film festival there was a lively and informative discussion at the end of the movie. The discussion was led by Sensei Sus Ikuta who has been the minister at the Calgary Buddhist Temple for the past forty years.

This years festival is entitled Reel to Real Buddhism and explores Buddhist ideas and concepts in film.  The festival continues all weekend with movies showing Friday at 6:30 pm, Saturday at 12:30, 4:00 and 8:00 pm and Sunday at 1:00 and 4:00 pm.  All shows are at the John Dutton Theatre at the Central Library located at 616 McLeod Trail S.E.  The Calgary Buddhist Film Festival is a joint project of the Calgary Public Library and the Calgary Buddhist Temple. 

 Film Descriptions & Ratings (pdf) | Calgary Premiere "A Zen Life - D.T. Suzuki" (pdf) | Print version of Poster (pdf)

 

"After the Film Series" OPEN HOUSE at the Temple on Sunday, November 25 following the 10:30-noon service; light refreshments

 

2006 - Calgary Buddhist Film Series: Buddhism in Reel Time

The Calgary Buddhist Temple would like to thank all those people who made the Calgary Buddhist Film Series (November 3 - 5, 2006) so successful. 

Thanks to Sensei Martin and Sensei Barber for their insightful comments on the movies and for their wise and knowledgeable answers to the audiences' questions.

Thanks to the Calgary Public Library.   Their theatre venue was excellent.  The Library staff was terrific, going far beyond the call of duty, and their display of Buddhist materials was amazing.

And thanks to the Temple volunteers who helped before and during the event.  The success of the film series is a direct result of their dedication and hard work.

11/06/2011

 

Calgary Buddhist Temple

E-mail: info@calgary-buddhist.ab.ca