Journey Into Buddhism Trilogy
by John Bush
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Actor: Journey Into BuddhismDirector: John Bush
Brand: PBS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 255 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-09-04
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
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DVD Review: An unbiased review
Summary: 3 Stars
It is obvious after watching this DVD that the creator of the "Journey Into Buddhism" trilogy, John Bush, (a SUNY Buffalo alumni) is a knowledgeable Buddhist who studied in an Buddhist monastery in India.
I have to give Mr. Bush an A for his effort in putting this trilogy together, however, the truth is that it is clear that despite Mr. Bush's extensive knowledge and love for the different schools of Buddhism, he is not a professional documentary film maker, narrator or a cinematographer.. unfortunately on this DVD he tries to be all three things himself: Writer, Narrator and Cameraman, and the results are mixed: a poorly edited DVD with amateurishly filmed video, and very confusing documentary structure.
Mr. Bush provides no explanation or historical reference of what you are watching or what he is trying to accomplish with this DVD.. and this just enhances the feeling that this is an amateur personal documentary..
Mr. Bush tries really hard to convey the teachings of the Dharma in this DVD, but his very serious narrator tone and his Zen-like reflections on the teachings of the Buddha will leave the un-initiated wondering if they are watching a documentary or some kind of New Age joke, and will probably will put most people to sleep.
Fortunately Mr. Bush saw the light, and hired Sharon Stone to narrate the second part of this trilogy, "Prajna Earth", which is far more enjoyable to watch and i recommend.
For those interested in Buddhism and the lives of Buddhist practitioners, i recommend you watch the Michael Palin "Himalaya", Werner Herzog's "The Wheel of Time" documentaries, and the Eric Valli movie "Himalaya" which were created by professional crews and film makers and are far more enjoyable and do not take themselves so seriously as this DVD.
If you are computer savvy and are truly interested in Tibetan Buddhism, i seriously recommend the following:
1 - 5 hour Michael Palin "Himalaya" BBC series, for sale here in amazon.com
2 - El Laberinto del Tibet, a 3 hour Spanish documentary (with English Narration), 2 DVD series available only in Europe, which is by far the best documentary about Tibetan Buddhism created so far. This item is now out of print but can be found on different bittorrent sites.
PS: Before i am accused of promoting piracy as someone already did, the Palin Himalaya series was never released on its entirety on DVD, and the Laberinto Del Tibet went out of print years ago and cannot be purchased anywhere.
Description of Journey Into Buddhism Trilogy
These visually stunning documentaries are cinematic pilgrimages to legendary places in Southeast Asia and Tibet, including the spiritual wonders of Laos, Thailand, Burma, Bali, Cambodia, Java, and Central Tibet. 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.Bestsellers in DVD
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