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Yatra is the Sanskrit word for pilgrimage or spiritual journey. As the first documentary in the Yatra Trilogy, Dharma River is a timeless journey through legendary rivers to the greatest Buddhist temples and mystical sites of Laos, Thailand, and Burma. It offers a direct experience of lost civilizations, sacred spaces, and ancient traditions.
The Buddha image reverberates continually through Dharma River and in dozens of temples, caves, and shrines, yet it is never the same. The film’s narration explores the different cultural representations of this universal icon of inner peace and its contemporary relevance.
Journey into the living traditions and lost civilizations of this vibrant part of the world and explore the universal ideals of wisdom, compassion, and inner peace at the very heart of these ancient Buddhist cultures.
Special DVD Features Include: two viewing options: surround sound mix with narration, and ambient sound mix with music • downloadable director's notes • 5.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound
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"Dharma River delights: a flaming stream of fascinating imagery - lyrically poetic and visually stunning. Don't miss this dazzling glimpse of a sacred world." - Daniel Goleman, author of international bestseller Emotional Intelligence
"It has endless educational and worship possibilities...The film may work just as well as a survey of Buddhist art The depictions of the murals and temple decorations inside the major temples are extraordinary." - Cliff Giaviano, Educational Media Reviews Online
"The only journey worth its salt is the journey that stirs the heart. Dharma River takes the viewer on such a heart journey - and has the added benefit of being visually and musically dazzling as well." - Catherine Ingram, author of Passionate Presence and In the Footsteps of Gandhi
"Watching Dharma River is a visual meditation and a contemplative experience. I thoroughly enjoyed making this sacred journey with John Bush and know others will too." - Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within
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