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Videos from this archive can be borrowed at low cost by Friends
of Jamyang. Please request the receptionist for details. See
also our Audio Archives. Below
is the complete list of our current archive which was set up with the help of
Meridian Trust. 001.
Avalokiteshvara: the Dalai Lama in Europe 1982- 40 mins This documentary includes
excerpts from the public talk in Frankfurt, teachings at Lama Tsong Khapa Institute,
Pomaia, and meeting an elder of the Hopi people. The film examines how His Holiness
affects people, especially in light of his message of peace arising from the development
of compassion and universal love.
002.
H.H. the Dalai Lama: An Interview with John Landaw - 26/6/84 - 30 mins In a
remarkably frank interview with Jon Landaw, a Buddhist scholar and teacher, his
Holiness talks about his role as a Dalai Lama and the responsibilities involved.
He also gives advice on how to conduct oneself in the modern world.
003.
A Buddhist Monk - 04/04/88 - 40 mins During His Holiness eleven day visit
to the UK he gave teachings in London, addressed the Global Conference on Human
Survival in Oxford and met extensively with the media. This programme is a personal
profile of His Holiness within the context of this visit and presents him as Buddhist
teacher, exiled leader of the Tibetans and international spokesman for peace.
Includes short interviews with politicians, western Buddhists, show business personalities
and Christian monks and nuns.
004.
The Buryat and Kalmyk Tour: July 1991 - 120 mins In July 1991 H.H. the Dalai
Lama visited Buryat and Kalmyk for the first time ever and the ethnic Russian
Republic of Aginski for the first time since Perestroika. The visit was timed
to coincide with the revival of religion since the dissolution of the Communist
regime and was an amazing and dramatic time. In each place His Holiness gave Chenrezig
Initiation and simple teachings on the basics of Buddhism. Scenes of near hysteria
and joy greeted his arrival and teachings. It was a significant historic visit
at the end of a repressive era, and meant very much for the people of these areas.
This programme is the edited highlights of the tour. directed by Ritu Sarin
and Tenzing Sonam 005.
In the Presence of Compassion: HHDL UK Visit 1993 Highlights of His Holiness
1993 UK Visit. Includes excerpts from a series of Buddhist teachings at Wembley,
a visit to Samye Ling Tibetan Centre and His Holiness first trip to Wales
where after a press conference he was invited to play croquet. His Holiness also
hosted an interfaith evening, talked at the students union at Cambridge
and spoke of the importance of non-violence at the Bahama Kumari Gandhi Foundation.
006.Peace A Goal of
All Religions at Ampleforth Abbey - 26/06/84 - 60 mins During the 1984 British
tour His Holiness gave this talk, stressing that peace must be achieved on the
individual level if peace is to prevail in the world at large. Recognising the
basic oneness of mankind is the real way to break down national and sectarian
differences. Includes a brief meditation on developing compassion and concludes
with questions and answers.
007.
Peace of Mind : Peace in Action - at the Royal Albert Hall His Holiness reiterates
his message of how peace in the world will be achieved by the development of peace
in each persons heart. He speaks of how kindness, tolerance and concern for others
can overcome even the most frustrating problems in this age of materialism such
as economic inequality and global concerns.
008.
The Path of Non-Violence During His Holiness visit to Sweden in 1988
he gave this public talk in Stockholm. He expounds on the importance of non-violence
as a path towards world harmony, and how developing altruism in oneself makes
us happier. 009. HHDL Visits
Christian and Buddhist Communities, Sweden 26/06/84 - 60 mins Excerpts from
His Holiness visits to Ampleforth Abbey and Samye Ling during the 1984 British
tour. Includes an address to guests at an open day given in his honour at Samye
Ling.
010. Peace Through
Human Understanding: Edinburgh 27/06/84 - 60 mins His Holiness talks of the
need to develop a kind heart and an awareness of the oneness of humankind. He
describes how even our enemies give us an opportunity to test our tolerance and
love for everyone. Includes a short meditation and questions and answers.
011.
The Gift of Peace: A Message for all Faiths: Glasgow - 28/06/84 - 75 mins This
interfaith service was attended by people from Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish,
Bahai and Buddhist faiths. His Holiness welcomed the coming together of different
religions, especially with the shared goal of peace for humankind. He spoke of
the importance of respecting the variety of paths as they reflect the diversity
of personal and social needs. Includes a meditation on overcoming self-concern
and developing an altruistic attitude.
012.
The Wheel of Time: Kalachakra for World Peace at Rikon Switzerland, 01/07/85 A
rich and colourful record of the 10 days of Kalachakra teachings and empowerments,
including interviews, excerpts from the teachings and exclusive footage of the
rituals involved in making the sand mandala together with dances of the tantric
monks. 013. Compassion and
Non-Violence: in Trondheim, Norway, 14/12/89 - 38 mins During his visit to
Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize His Holiness visited a number of venues
and gave a number of talks. This particular lecture captures the spirit of the
tour and His Holiness restates his message of how practising compassion and developing
non-violent strategies in dealing with situations will lead to a happier world.
014.
The Future of Tibet and its Culture: HHDL UK Visit 1991, at SOAS, 01/03/91 - 78mins In
response to an invitation from the School of Oriental and African Studies during
his UK 1984 visit His Holiness gave a public talk addressing issues that students
would find of interest, focussing on the Tibetan cultural heritage and how Buddhism
is relevant to democracy.
015. Secular Meditation, 01/01/95 - 50 mins In
this excellent introduction to meditation His Holiness talks about how mental
happiness is more enduring than physical and that to obtain mental happiness we
must train or transform our mind by meditation. There are two main types; analytical
and single pointed and His holiness gives a clear explanation on each, and their
practical application in our daily lives. He points out that we are not caring
enough about our mind as we focus too much on external objects. His Holiness also
includes an explanation of compassion and how meditating on this brings happiness
and improves our mental ability for work, etc. Meditation practised regularly
can also improve tolerance and self confidence. He concludes by saying we must
value our own traditions, discriminating between what is useful and what is not,
and that a combination of ancient wisdom and modern technology is useful.
016.
Compassion: the Basis for Human Happiness, 10/07/96 His Holiness the Dalai
Lama talks about how cultivating compassion for ourselves and others is a powerful
method towards attaining happiness.
017.
The Experience of Transition; at Lama Tsong Khapa Institute, Pomaia, Italy, 24/10/82
- 60 mins Three short interviews concerned with introducing Tibetan style Buddhism
to the West. His Holiness answers questions on how Tibetan Buddhism may adapt
and contribute to western societies, Dr. Adrian Feldman, from Australia, talks
about establishing a monastic community in the West and offers advice for those
considering ordination, and Elisabeth Drukier, a French Buddhist nun, describes
setting up and directing the FPMTs French centre, Vajra Yogini Institute.
Interviews by Jon Landaw and Geoff Jukes.
018.
Death and the Transference of Consciousness: Ven. Lama Thubten Yeshe at St John
Smith Square, London, 18/09/82 - 60 mins This was the first programme recorded
by Meridian Trust. Ven. Lama Yeshes talk is an excellent introduction to
the subject of death for the general viewer as well as for students of Buddhism.
He explains with clarity and humour the Buddhist view of death and the path consciousness
follows as it moves from one lifetime to the next. Picture quality is fair, sound
is good.
019. Extracting
the Essence:Ven. Lama Thubten Yeshe at Lama Tsong Khapa Institute, Pomaia, Italy,
25/10/85 - 165 mins Two dynamic interviews with Lama Yeshe in which he tells
his personal life story and how his involvement with western Buddhist students
evolved, then talks about the development of FMPT dharma centres. Lama Yeshe then
responds to questions about his personal vision for the future development and
consolidation of centres in the West. He also gives detailed practical advice
on how to extract the essence of Buddhas teachings as they become integrated
into our western way of life. Interviews by Geoff Jukes and Brian Beresford
020.
The Cremation of Lama Thubten Yeshe at Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, California,
01/02/84 - 120 mins Having accomplished his work in this lifetime, after signs
of a short illness Ven. Lama Thubten Yeshe passed away in California on February
8th 1984, as the sun dawned on the first day of the Tibetan new year. His heart-son
disciple, Ven. Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, was with him and as the news spread
people arrived from all over the world. Ven. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was invited
to perform the cremation ritual at Vajrapani Institute, assisted by Geshe Sopa
and Lama Yeshes brother. A cremation stupa was built and Lama Yeshe was
accorded the full ritual honours of an accomplished Vajrayana master. made
by members of Vajrapani Institute
021. The Meaning of Human Life and Patience:
Ven.Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche at Conway Hall, London, 16/07/95 - 195 mins Lama
Zopa covers several subjects in this public talk, which was given between various
teachings and initiations over a week. At times Rinpoche is entertaining and humorous,
at others he gives profound Buddhist teachings at quite a deep level, reflecting
the fact his audience included both people new to these teachings and more experienced
practitioners. Lama Zopas compassion and desire to give practical advice
on how to live our lives well and with a minimum of suffering lies behind all
that he says.
022. A
Kind Heart:Ven. Tsenzab Serkong Rinpoche at Caxton Hall, London, 06/10/82 - 60
mins A concise traditional introduction to the practice of Buddhism from the
late Assistant Tutor and debate partner to H.H. the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche begins
with the four thoughts that turn the mind towards spiritual practice: the precious
opportunity of a human birth, actions and their results, death and impermanence
and the suffering nature of cyclic existence. Realising these leads to the determination
to be free from cyclic existence - the mind of renunciation - and developing the
resolve to activate the mind of enlightenment - bodhicitta - on the basis of love,
compassion and a kind heart.
023.
Ocean of Wisdom - H.H. the Dalai Lama - 25 mins This intimate and moving profile
of H.H. the Dalai Lama portrays him as spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetans,
an international statesman, and Buddhist monk. Includes excerpts from His Holiness
personal archives of Tibet, his escape to India and how this has served the spread
of Buddhism around the world. The film follows him from his private meditational
practice in his home in Dharamsala, to Tibetan settlements in South India, and
teaching audiences in Bodh Gaya, Japan, Switzerland and England. 024.
Morning Service at Throssel Hole Priory - 31 mins This programme was filmed
at Throssel Hole Priory, a Soto Zen Buddhist Monastery and retreat Centre in England,
and focuses on their early morning ceremony which the entire community attends.
Gives an insight into Zen practice and ritual. Produced by Wessex Educational
TV Consortium
025. The Dalai Lama of Tibet: 25 Years in Exile - 52 mins This
film looks at the history of H. H. the Dalai Lama and the Tibetans, then explores
His Holiness life in exile both during his British 1984 tour and at his
home in the Himalayan foothills town of Dharamsala, seeing both the public and
personal faces of this remarkable man. Contains rare Tibetan and Chinese footage,
utilised in the examination of the Tibetan situation and the fight to regain their
independence.
026. The 37 Practises of a Bodhisattva, His Holiness the
Dalai Lama in Rikon Switzerland, 01/07/85 - 300 mins In preparation for giving
the Kalachakra Initiation H.H. the Dalai Lama gave a three day teaching on this
classic 12th century verse text by Thogme Zangpo. This is one of His Holiness
favourite texts on the Mahayana path of the Bodhisattva, the individual who acts
out of wisdom and compassionate awareness to become enlightened in order to help
all others on the path to liberation. His Holiness teaches from his own personal
experience as well as from the traditional viewpoint.
027.
The Four Noble Truths - His Holiness the Dalai Lama, 17/07/96 -480 mins His
Holiness the Dalai Lama teaches on the Four Noble Truths: Suffering, the Causes
of Suffering, the Cessation of Suffering and the Path to the Cessation of Suffering.
This is one of the profoundest and most basic of Buddhas teachings taught
by a highly realised Buddhist teacher. Sponsored by The Network of Buddhist
Organisations (UK)
028.
The Nature of Suffering: H.E. Sakya Trizin at Jamyang, London, 01/01/91 - 90 mins H.E.
Sakya Trizin gives a clear teaching on the nature of suffering and the unsatisfactory
nature of samsara, including the importance of not confusing temporary gratification
with happiness. He explains how an awareness of this unsatisfactoriness leads
to cultivating the desire to renounce it.
029. Spiritual Life in A Material
World: Ven. Geshe Namgyal Wangchen in London 01/10/82 - 60 mins A practical
and engaging talk by Geshe Wangchen about the need for both material progress
and a spiritual dimension to life for full human development. This teaching is
full of advice and encouragement for those who live and practise Dharma in the
midst of our turbulent Western society.
030.
Buddhist Meditation: Ven. Geshe Namgyal Wangchen at Caxton Hall, London, 2/03/84
- 60 mins A clear explanation of the basic techniques involved in meditation,
specifically covering those which develop single pointed concentration, the ability
to focus the mind on any subject. This is known as the practice of Shamatha, or
calm stability.
031.
Bardo: Ven. Kalu Rinpoche - 45 mins This programme contains an interview with
the late Ven. Kalu Rinpoche as well as teachings on the different experiences
that consciousness goes through in the period after death.
032.
The Nature of Mind: Ven. Kalu Rinpoche in London - 45 mins Ven. Kalu Rinpoche
gives a clear teaching on the Nature of Mind. He discusses how the subtle level
of the mind carries on to other lives until we attain enlightenment, thus it is
important to understand, control and develop the mind. We exist relying on body,
speech and mind, but without mind the other two are powerless, thus mind is easily
the most important. It is through systematic practice of Buddha Dharma that we
train the mind, and this precious human life is a wonderful opportunity to study
and practise Dharma and learn to understand and train our minds.
033. The
Three Principal Aspects of the Path: Ven. Lama Yeshe, 01/10/82 - 168 mins The
three principal aspects of the path to enlightenment are renunciation, bodhichitta
and right view. Lama Yeshe explains how renunciation is an inner experience which
frees us from suffering and can be enjoyed by lay practitioners as well as monastics.
Bodhichitta is the attitude of dedication to the welfare of all sentient beings,
a reversal of our usual self-cherishing. Lama Yeshe then talks about the wisdom
of emptiness, the right view of reality. He explains how renunciation and bodhichitta
are not enough to cut the root of suffering, only wisdom can achieve this. By
understanding how our conventional mind projects our own self-image we can begin
to realise emptiness. The teaching ends with questions and answers, and includes
a meditation for the long life and good health of H.H. the Dalai Lama in the middle.
On two videotapes.(A £10 deposit is necessary for borrowing these tapes) 034.
The 3 Principles of the Path: Ven. Lama Yeshe at Vajra Yogini Institute, France,
18/10/82 - 105 mins These 2 lectures were preparatory teachings for a tantric
empowerment given by H. H. the Dalai Lama the following day. They introduce the
disciple to the principal features of Mahayana practice so that the initiation
into tantra has a proper foundation. Lama Yeshe follows Je Tzong Khapas
teaching of this, three principal aspects of the spiritual path, namely
the determination to achieve liberation from suffering, activating the altruistic
attitude of the awakening mind, and cultivating perfect awareness of reality in
the profound view of emptiness.
035.
Tantra the Experience of Transformation: Ven. Lama Yeshe at Lama Tzong Khapa Institute,
Italy, 23/10/82 - 60 mins This clear and concise talk was a preparatory teaching
to introduce a tantric empowerment by H.H. the Dalai Lama. As well as the three
principles of the path, the talk covers the process of psychological transformation
which lies at the heart of tantric practice. Lama Yeshe explains this in terms
of a tantric method for utilising emotional energy and turning what would usually
become a neurotic disturbance into the experience of blissful wisdom energy.
036. The Purpose of Meditation:
Ven. Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, 01/01/91 - 120 mins With great humour Lama
Zopa shows how neither friends, money nor reputation hold the key to true happiness
and satisfaction. He also clearly explains the importance of practising compassion
and gives a lucid explanation of emptiness.
037.
Roses and Garbage:Meditation and Peace: Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh in London 01/01/88
- 120 mins Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh talks inspiringly about interdependence and
transformation using the analogy of how roses are beautiful smelling flowers one
day and garbage the next. This also teaches us the pointlessness of attachment,
as all things are impermanent and subject to change. Includes some interesting
questions and helpful answers from this quietly powerful teacher.
038.
Practise in Lay Life: Ven. Ajahn Sumedhoat Amaravati Buddhist Centre, 01/09/86
- 60 mins Ven. Sumedho talks with wisdom and humour on how we can use meditation
in our daily lives. He points out that if we regard practising meditation as just
another thing to do in an already busy life we are missing the point; much better
to realise that meditation is a rest from everyday responsibilities and a chance
to look at how we are living our lives. Ven. Sumedho also speaks about the value
of integrating practice into our lives, that we do not have to regard it as something
outside of our everyday life, but as a wonderful part of it.
039.
Towards the Future: Ven Ajahn Sumedho at Amaravati Buddhist Centre, 01/09/86 -
60 mins Ven. Sumedho gives a clear talk about how we invest in the future;
holding hopes, fears and expectations. He reminds us how at some point in time
we will all die, though this is a fact that is sometimes easy to put aside, yet
apart from our own death the future is unknown. Although this talk is about the
future it is also a reminder about living in the present and not using visions
of the future as way to escape living our lives in the here and now.
040.
A Buddhist Idea of A Perfect Society: Ven. Ajahan Sumedho at Amaravati Buddhist
Centre - 01/10/86 - 60 mins A clear teaching on how the eightfold path and
the other Buddhist tenets are a good basis on how to live our lives. We need to
cultivate good qualities within ourselves rather than expecting others to behave
in this way. Facing whatever manifests in our life with equanimity is a good start
towards creating a perfect society.
041.
An Introductory Explanation of the Empowerment Into the Kalachakra Tantra: Dr.
Alex Berzin - 420mins Restricted teaching: details on request from those who
have received the full Kalachakra Initiation.
042.
Tibet In India - 110 mins An atmospheric and hauntingly beautiful two part
film shot during the inauguration of the new main monastery of the Drikung Kagyu
school of Tibetan Buddhism. Jangchub Ling, near Dehra Dun in northern India, contains
a school for tulkus and the film includes an interview with one young tulku whose
favourite pastimes are football and prayers. H.H. the Dalai Lama leads most of
the ceremonies and there are many other high lamas participating. Includes some
rare lama dances, some of which are only performed once every twelve years and
historical footage giving a context to the Tibetan situation in exile.
043.
The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche, 01/12/91- 62 mins First broadcast on
BBC Everyman. This is a fascinating story of a monks search for his dead
master and the eventual discovery of a young boy who was recognised to be the
new incarnation. This beautiful film is an inspired study of Tibetan Buddhist
belief, full of laughter, ritual and prayer intercut with the practical realities
of everyday life. The culmination of the search is the much celebrated arrival
of the new Rinpoche at his monastery in South India.
044. My Life East
and West: Ven. Geshe Lhundrup Sopa interviewed by Geoff Jukes, 29/06/84 - 60 mins Ven.
Geshe Sopa, living in America since the mid 1960s, is a professor at Wisconsin
University, Madison where he has established a department of Tibetan and Buddhist
studies. The co-author of a number of books and translations of texts on Buddhist
philosophy, he is renowned for his deep understanding of the Madhyamika, or Middle
Way, view of reality. In this interview he answers questions concerning his early
training in Tibet and the changes he has seen take place as Buddhism comes to
the West.
045. Daily
Life in A Tibetan Monastery - 30 mins This film is an intimate portrayal of
the everyday life in a Bonpo monastery situated in the Himalayan foothills of
Northern India. It shows a unique picture of the customs and rituals of Bon, the
pre-Buddhist shamanistic religion of Tibet, and is an interesting introduction
to this lesser known aspect of Tibetan culture.
046. Two Buddhist Nunneries
- 30 mins Nunneries were an inherent part of Tibetan culture, but since the
Chinese occupation of Tibet and suppression of religion they have almost died
out. This programme visits the only two existing in exile in the eighties; at
Tilokpur where Tilopa meditated and Dharamsala, near H.H. the Dalai Lamas
residence, and examines their status, their importance in preserving this tradition
and how benefactors can help them attain financial stability.
047. Palden
Gyatso - 01/07/95 - 22 mins Palden Gyatso is a Tibetan monk who spent over
thirty years in Tibetan prisons and labour camps for daring to cry out against
the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Arrested while demonstrating for freedom for
his country, he was systematically tortured and beaten during his imprisonment.
In February 1995 Palden came to England, invited by Tibet Support Group UK, as
part of a tour to tell the world what is happening in Tibet. This programme, drawn
from a press conference and other events, captures the incredible courage of Palden
and shows how the desire to help his fellow Tibetans kept him alive during horrific
conditions. Paldens story gives a human face to the suffering in Tibet.
048. Western Buddhist Teachers Conference with H.H. the Dalai Lama in
Dharamsala/India, 11/03/93 - 50 mins In March 1993 a group of teachers representing
different traditions from several countries met with H.H. the Dalai Lama for a
four day conference concerning the transmission and development of Dharma in the
west. This historic event consists of formal presentations to His Holiness, his
response and ensuing discussions. The full unabridged conference of 16 hours over
four days and eight sessions is also available as separate sessions of 2 hours/£20.00:
1) Teachers and Training, 2) Teachers & Ethics, 3) Authenticity & Adaptation,
4) Sectarianism & Over-adaptation, 5) Psychotherapy & Dharma, 6) Women
in Buddhism, 7) Monasticism, 8) Conclusion and Open Letter . Also available on
audio. by Gill Farrer-Halls, Tony Pitts and Edwin Maynard
049.
The Slightly Demented Vision of Bob Thurman, 10/03/93 - 50 mins During the
Western Buddhist Teachers Conference guest speakers gave evening talks. The incredible
and highly entertaining Bob Thurman contributed this amazing and very funny, yet
serious talk. He includes a radical idea of how to transform western monasticism
and deal with the increasing problem of unemployment in western societies which
had the audience spellbound.
050.
Tibetans Celebrate the Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama 051.
The Great Monasteries: Ganden, Drepung and Sera 052.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama: An address to the Tibetan Community in Britain 053.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama: An address to the Tibetan Community in Europe 054.
Debate in the Tibetan tradition. 055.
Buddhist Meditation Ven. Geshe Namgyal Wangchen 056.
The Meaning of Human Life and Patience Ven. Lama Zopa Rinpoche 057.
Spiritual Life in a Material World Ven. Geshe Namgyal Wangchen 058.
Buddhist Meditation Ven. Geshe Namgyal Wangchen 059.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama visits Europe May 1986 060.
Ocean of Wisdom - His Holiness the Dalai Lama 061.
The Stupa of Wisdom - 26 mins During the International Year of Tibet (March
1991-1992), Varja Yogini Institute built the first Kadampa Stupa in the western
World, in memory of Lama Thubten Yeshe and for the well-fare of all sentiment
beings. From the stone carving by Compagnons du Tour de France to
the blessing of the monument by the monks of Gyuto Tantric College, THE STUPA
OF WISDOM relates the different stages of the construction and the rare atmosphere
of this unusual event. 062.
The Great Stupa - 48 mins A Stupa is the most sacred monument in the Buddhist
world. It is symbolic representation of the fully Enlightened mind and the path
to Enlightenment. This video recounts a journey to Tibet to study the Great Stupa
of Gyantse. In its beauty, its unique presentation of Buddhism the Gyantse Stupa
is one of the wonders of the Buddhist world. 063a.
Lord of the Dance (two video set) 063b. Lord of the Dance (video missing) This
beautiful film takes us to two Buddhist monasteries in the Mount Everest region
of Nepal where Sherpas and Tibetans preserve a unique way of life and vision of
the world. The film focuses on the annual Mani-Rimdu festival and on Trulshig
Rinpoche, the Tibetan Lama who directs its performance. In the secret rituals
of Mani-Rimdu, monks become gods and battle the malevolent supernatural forces
of the universe. 064. Lama
Tenzin Osel Rinpoche at Seraje in 1994 065.
Tibetan Book of the Dead 066.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Jamyang Buddhist Centre 067.
Sacred Places in Nepal (a and b) (two video set). 068.
Lama Zopa at Conway Hall 1995 (six video set) 069.
Maitri Leprosy in Bodhgaya 070.
The Four Noble Truths His Holiness Dalai Lama (four video set) 071.
Dalai Lama at Jamyang Not the official one. 072.a/b/c/d.
His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama LOJONG; Transforming The Mind, May 8-10, 1999 Approx:
5-1/2 hours on 4 videocassettes In Buddhism there is a tremendous emphasis
placed on transforming the mind and heart, bringing about inner changes
.The
whole purpose of engaging in transforming the mind is to seek happiness.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama. 073.
In The Spirit of Free Enquiry 074.
The 10th Lambeth Interfaith Lecture; May 1999 - 52 mins. During his visit to
England in May 1999 His Holiness the Dalai Lama was invited by the Archbishop
of Canterbury to give the 10th Interfaith Lecture at the Lambeth Palace. H.H.
the Dalai Lama spoke about world peace as something which cannot be enforced by
law but will only come about when individuals recognise basic human values such
as compassion, forgiveness and tolerance. He explained that religious institutions
have a great role to play by promoting these qualities to people both with and
without religious faith. Understanding and communication between different faiths
is essential to set an example of compromise and dialogue. 075.
Towards a Peaceful World - 40 mins. This programme captures the excitement
and the huge crowds which gathered when the Dalai Lama visited the U.K. in May
1999. Highlights include excerpts from the Lojon-Transforming the Mind
teachings at Wembley Conference Centre and the Ethics for the New Millennium
talk at the Royal Albert Hall. Also included are excerpts from the 10th Lambeth
Palace, extracts from the press conference at Westminster, the opening of the
Peace Garden in Lambeth and a visit to Jamyang Buddhist Centre. 076.
Walking the Path of Peace - 120 mins. H.H. the Dalai Lamas visit to Northern
Ireland for the three-day Way of Peace 2000 organised by the world
Community for Christian Meditation stirred the hearts and minds of people working
towards peace in this beautiful but troubled place. 077a.
In the Heart of the Community (Jamyang) In 1995 a small Buddhist community
bought a derelict courthouse in South London. In collaboration with local statutory
services, training schemes and voluntary groups, they have raised almost £1million
and transformed the Old Courthouse into a unique community resource. 077b.
On the Road Home - 75 mins A young American womans search for the feminine
face of God takes her on a pilgrimage that changes her life. Twelve holy and wise
women from diverse religious traditions lead her to discover a unifying thread
of wisdom and compassion. It is an adventure story of the spirit that takes place
in the inspired by His Holiness that Dalai Lama, she embraces Tibetan Buddhism
as her heart path. She seeks to integrate this ancient wisdom with her Christian
upbringing and the ways of the ways of the Native Americans. 1998 . 078.
The Wheel of Time Pilgrims, whether you meet them en route to Santiago de Compostela,
to the shrine of the Virgin de Guadalupe in Tepeyac, Mexico, or anywhere else,
seem to be a metaphor for human life. Their devotion, their fervour, their suffering,
their prayers are written on their faces, whether they be Catholics, Hindus, or
Buddhists. Their sojourn in the flesh, seeking a spiritual goal, has the quality
of something universal, purely metaphorical: our course of mortal life figured
as a journey. 079a. His Holiness
The IXV Dalai Lama: Ethics of the New Millennium - 81mins In this intimate
talk by the Dalai Lama filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London, His Holiness
speaks of the need for an inner transformation as a prerequisite to a new and
transformed outer world in the coming millennium. With warmth, directiveness and
humour, he urges us to link individual happiness to an ethical vision of the world
in which we care about others. Adopting an approach that blends realism and optimism,
he recommends ways in which each of us can begin to make inner changes that will
affect these problems. 079b.
His Holiness The IXV Dalai Lama: Ethics of the New Millennium - 81mins. In
this intimate talk by the Dalai Lama filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London,
His Holiness speaks of the need for an inner transformation as a prerequisite
to a new and transformed outer world in the coming millennium. With warmth, directiveness
and humour, he urges us to link individual happiness to an ethical vision of the
world in which we care about others. Adopting an approach that blends realism
and optimism, he recommends ways in which each of us can begin to make inner changes
that will affect these problems. 080.
The Tibetan Book of The Dead; A Way of Life (2 copies a and b) This definitive
and unique film presents an unflinching view of the role of the Tibetan Book of
the Dead among the traditional Buddhist communities of Ladakh. Filmed in the spectacular
heart of the Himalayas where a rich Buddhist culture survives, cameras document
the whole process of the 49 death ritual with readings from the Book of the Dead. 081.
My Beloved Country This film takes the viewer into the world of
present day Tibet both at home and abroad and is honoured by contributions from
His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The London-based Tibet Foundation was founded in
1985 and now reaches hundreds of Tibetans and much needed support in education,
healthcare and economic developments. 082a.
Sa Saintete Le Dai ai-Lama 082b. Sa Saintete Le Dai ai-Lama 082c. Sa Saintete
Le Dai ai-Lama 082d. Sa Saintete Le Dai ai-Lama 082e. Sa Saintete Le Dai
ai-Lama 083. The Heart of
Devotion Essence of Lamai Naljor. Sogyal Rinpoche Lerab Ling, France 6-7th July
1996. 084. In Conversation
With Ven. Tenzin Palmo - Pal/28mins. 085.
His Holiness- The Dalai Lama Preliminary Teachings at Graz-The Kalachakfa Initiaion,
Austria 15th October 2002 Teachings on Middling Stages of Meditation, 37 Practices
of Bodhisattvas & Lamp of the Path. 086.
His Holiness- The Dalai Lama Preliminary Teachings at Graz-The Kalachakfa Initiaion,
Austria 16th October 2002 Teachings on Middling Stages of Meditation, 37 Practices
of Bodhisattvas & Lamp of the Path. 087.
His Holiness- The Dalai Lama Preliminary Teachings at Graz-The Kalachakfa Initiaion,
Austria 17th October 2002 Teachings on Middling Stages of Meditation, 37 Practices
of Bodhisattvas & Lamp of the Path. 088.
Lung Ta The Forgotten Tibet - 87 mins In todays world, people are developing
a greater interest and concern, a greater compassion for other people in other
countries. In fact, we realize that wherever we are in the world, we are connected
to the problems of the rest of the planet. This global awareness is something
new. As a result of it, there is also growing awareness and concern for our Tibetan
situation, for which the Tibetan people are very grateful.. 089.
Chasing Buddha Life is not a sentence - 52 mins. Australian ex-Catholic, ex-political
activist and feminist, Robina Courtin has been a Buddhist run since 1978. Teaching
Buddhism around the world, she also visits and communicates with inmates in prisons
in the United States and elsewhere. Shattering the stereotype of a Buddhist nun,
her intense and direct style leaves an indelible impression on everyone she meets.
090. Chasing Buddha Life
is not a sentence - 52 mins Australian ex-Catholic, ex-political activist and
feminist, Robina Courtin has been a Buddhist run since 1978. Teaching Buddhism
around the world, she also visits and communicates with inmates in prisons in
the United States and elsewhere. Shattering the stereotype of a Buddhist nun,
her intense and direct style leaves an indelible impression on everyone she meets.
. 091. Touching Peace; An
Evening with Thich Nhat Hanh Thich Nhat Hanh is well-known Buddhist monk, scholar,
peace activist and poet. He served as Chair of the Vietnamese Buddhist Peace Delegation
to the Paris Peace Talks during the Vietnam War and was nominated by Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize. Author of many books, including Being
Peace, The Miracle of Mindfulness, Peace is Every Step, and Living Buddha, Living
Christ, he now lives in a small meditation community in France where he writes,
teaches, gardens and works for reconciliation and refugee relief Worldwide. 092.
His Holiness The Dalai Lamas Visit to Jamyang Buddhist Centre (2 copies
a and b). May 13th 1999 093.
A Summary of the John Main Seminar 1994, The Good Heart HH The Dalai Lama (2 copies
a and b) Summary of the John Main Seminar 1994. A film of highlights of the
ceremonies, commentaries by the Dalai Lama and dialogue with Christian and Buddhist
panellists, the closing Interfaith Festival, and an interview. 1994 was the year
Dalai Lam first prayed in Jerusalem and Lourdes as an interfaith pilgrim. It was
also the year when he led an historic John Main seminar, The Good Heart,
in London where for the first time he commented extensively on the Christian Gospels,
as a Buddhist monk. In so doing he established a model for all future dialogue
between the Worlds religions: respect and reverence, humility, holy curiosity,
deep interiority and great humour and humanity and the spirit of warm friendship.
094a/b/c/d/.
The Good Heart: HH The Dalai Lama volume 1 from the Gospel of Matthew. The
Sermon on the Mount and TheBeatitudes. Dialogue with the Panel. volume 2 from
the Gospel of Mark. Commentary: The Will of God and The Kingdom of God. Dialogue
with the Panel. volume 3 from the Gospel of Luke. Commentary: The Transfiguration
and The Sending of the Apostles. Dialogue with the Panel. volume 4 from the
Gospel of John. Commentary: Faith in the Person of Jesus and The Resurrection.
Discussion. 095. FPMT Universal
Education: Alice & Lama Zopa Rinpoche, NTSC 525 TRT - 97 mins. 096.
Universal Responsibility: His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Ultimately,
humanity is one and this small planet is our only home. Each of us needs to experience
a vivid sense of universal altruism to protect this home. 097.
The Cup It is 1998 and World Cup fever has reached the Indian Himalayas. Inspired
by true events, THE CUP is delightful comedy about the lighter side of life in
a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. 098.
Spirit of Tibet The Life and World of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Primary Teacher
of The Dalai Lama This film is an authentic portrait of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche,
poet, scholar, meditator, one of the primary teachers of the Dalai Lama, and considered
the Master of Masters among the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
099. The Yogis of Tibet
a film for posterity An individual who has spent years in isolated retreat
and practicing secret self-transforming physical and mental exercises, and through
these techniques has developed extraordinary control over both mind and body.
The Yogis in this film took unprecedented risks. Once vowed to extreme secrecy
to maintain the purity of their practices, they agreed to these unique interviews
and rare demonstrations to help preserved for posterity their vanishing culture. 100.
ROSES AND GARBAGE: Ven. Thich Nhat Han 101.
The Meaning of Human Life and Patience; Ven. Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 102.
In the Heart of The Community (Jamyang) - 20 mins. 103.
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