BUDDHIST SUNDAY MORNINGS
Alms and Vows + Director's Q&A
Two short films telling the story of the importance of food (alms) and monastic discipline (vows) in Chinese Buddhism, with a Q&A with director Edward A. Berger.
Director: EDWARD BERGER
Cast includes: N/A
This screening is supported by Zen Minded, a mindful living brand inspired by Japanese culture, incense and ritual, rooted in care, craft and simplicity. Find THEM in St Leonards and online.
70 MINS + Q&A/ 2006 / UK / ENGLISH
Buddhist Sunday Mornings is curated by Chris McKenna, local buddhist practictioner, along with our annual Electric Buddhist Film Festival, the 2nd largest Buddhist Film Festival in the UK. Before each screening Chris will lead a short meditation and introduction to the film.
"Alms" and "Vows" are two short documentary films by Edward A. Burger that explore Buddhist monastic life in China, focusing on daily practices like food preparation (Alms) and the path to ordination (Vows) as part of his Dreaming Buddhas Project, offering insights into generosity, community, and spiritual commitment.
Following "Alms" and "Vows" there will be a short film by local filmmaker Ben Cole to accompany poetry by Simon Chinnery.
Zen Minded is a mindful living brand inspired by Japanese culture, incense and ritual, rooted in care, craft and simplicity. Find us in St Leonards and online.
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