World Peace Buddhists
Stanford University SGI-USA
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* Peace viewed through Buddhist film documentaries
"Without practicing in the society, there is no Buddhism." Buddhism is a religion for the happiness of people. The essence of the practice lies at the cultivation of our character through day to day experiences in contribution towards the benefits of mankind. From the following three chosen films with three different emphasis, we hope that audiences would have a more thorough understanding on Buddhism.
"A Quiet Revolution"
May 13, Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm, Sequoia, 2nd flr Tresidder Union
"Embattled Buddhists - Under the rising Sun"
May 6, Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm, Cypress South, 2nd flr Tresidder Union
"Another way of seeing Things"
April 29, Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm, Cypress South, 2nd flr Tresidder Union
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Global Peace through our own Quiet Revolution - "A Quiet Revolution"
Date : May 13, 2004 Thursday
Time : 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue : Sequoia Room, 2nd floor Tresidder Union
website : film.html
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- to see how global peace can be achieved through a "Quiet revolution" of each individual
"A Quiet Revolution" proves the potential of one individual to spark a positive chain reaction. It features case studies where ordinary people are having a global impact by taking action at the local level.
There are interviews of individuals who initiated grass roots movements in India, Slovakia and Kenya. Their example create a jumping-off point for viewers to become engaged in improving their own communities.
The first is in Rajasthan in northern India, where village "rainwater harvesters" are stemming the tide of poverty and hunger ...
Here you can find more about the film : http://www.sgi-usa.org/thesgiusa/community/programs/earthcharter/AQRbrochure.pdf
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Documentary film viewing - "Embattled Buddhists: Under the rising sun"
and Discussion on the practice of Buddhism
Date : May 6, 2004 Thursday
Time : 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue : Cypress South, 2nd floor Tresidder Union
website : film.html
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- with Discussion on General principle on Buddhism
- welcome to everyone
The film "Embattled Buddhists" would be shown, followed by a introduction and disussion of principle of Buddhism
This documentary film features the development of Buddhism in Japan, to illustrate the spirit of Buddhism as the practice of humanity. It covered from the strive for religious freedom during the Kamakura Shogunate in the 13th century, and the oppression to the military government during World War II, to the grass-root movement for humanity in modern day Japan.
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Non-violence film & discusssion - Another Way of Seeing Things
Date : April 29, 2004 Thursday
Time : 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue : Cypress South, 2nd floor Tresidder Union
website : film.html
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- To learn how to view a historical event without stereotyping.
- Welcome to everyone who're interested in peace and Buddhists view of the society
A film written by Buddhist author and peace-builder Daisaku Ikeda won the Golden Reel Award for Best Short Film at the third annual Tiburon International Film Festival on Friday, March 19th. Another Way of Seeing Things is a short film produced by Arden Entertainment about the dangers of stereotyping and the need to "hear the other side."
Filmed in Turkey in 2003 and narrated by Academy Award-winning actor F.Murray Abraham, Another Way of Seeing Things tells the story of British historian Arnold Toynbee's experiences as a journalist covering the Greco-Turkish war in the 1920s. He listened to both sides and attempted to counteract the prevailing bias against Turks - and Muslims in general.
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