Khashyar | November 29, 2010

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Khashyar | November 27, 2010

Award-winning Dalai Lama Renaissance Film, and its American Director, Premiere in Australia in Nov – Dec

Narrated by Harrison Ford, the film and Director Khashyar Darvich arrive in Australia for a 5 week screening and Q&A tour in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Western Australia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – After winning 12 awards, and screening in hundreds of cities around the world, the ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ Documentary Film (www.DalaiLamaFilm.com ) and Director Khashyar Darvich, have arrived in Australia on November 26 to begin a 5 week Australian screening and Director Q&A tour.

Featuring the Dalai Lama, and narrated by actor Harrison Ford, the film tells the story of 40 Western innovative thinkers who travel to the Himalayan Mountains of India to meet with the Dalai Lama to solve many of the world’s problems. What happened was powerful and unexpected, and was captured by a five camera, 18 person crew.

The film features two of the starring quantum physicists from the hit theatrical documentary ‘What the Bleep Do We Know,’ Fred Alan Wolf and Amit Goswami. Also appearing in ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ are Michael Beckwith (who appears in ‘The Secret’), radio host and author Thom Hartmann, revolutionary social scientist Jean Houston, Vandana Shiva (social activist, “The Corporation”), and other prominent thinkers.

Amy Wong of LA Yoga Magazine writes: “it is a stunning tour-de-force [and an] intimate glimpse into the Dalai Lama’s life.”

Film Critic John Griffin of the Montreal Gazette calls ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ “a provocative, even enlightening film… fascinating, ravishingly beautiful and sonically soothing.”

Film Threat Magazine’s Rick Kisonak said “Dalai Lama Renaissance” is a “comedy sensation,” adding, “I can’t remember the last time a movie made me laugh so hard.”

“I look forward to meeting Australian audiences,” says Director Khashyar Darvich, “to share the experience of the film with them, as well as speaking with them about the inner journey of personal transformation, in the presence of the Dalai Lama, that was captured in the film.”

On November 26, ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ and Director Darvich, premiered in Bowral, NSW at the Empire Cinema to an enthusiastic audience. The film and Director then travel to Sydney on Nov 29 for a screening at the Manly Cinema, and on December 2 at Sydney’s historic Chauvel Cinema.

The Film and Filmmaker then travel to Melbourne on December 8 for a screening at the Palace Kino, and then to Brisbane on December 14 where the film will open at the Palace Centro.

“Thank you for bringing the film to Australia,” said Tracey, who attended the Bowral film premiere. “It opened my eyes and my heart.”

For a complete schedule of all of the Australian screenings, please visit: www.DalaiLamaFilm.com/events

The tour is being hosted and organized by the Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhist Institute (www.Vajrayana.com.au)  in Sydney.

There are a few dates available to schedule additional film screenings and Director Q&A’s on the tour. If your organization, cinema or centre is interested in hosting a screening and filmmaker Q&A, please contact Amanda Sumner-Potts at: amandasp@bigpond.com or Wakan Films at: Bookings@DalaiLamaFilm.com.

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Australian Tour Dates
‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ Film

(Complete Schedule: www.DalaiLamaFilm.com)

26/11/2010   Bowral, NSW – Empire Cinema

27/11/2010   Blue Mountains, NSW – YHA (DLR Vol 2)

29/11/2010   Manly, Sydney – Manly Cinema

02/12/2010   Paddington, Sydney – Chauvel Cinema

03/12/2010   Annandale, Sydney – Yoga In Daily Life

05/12/2010    Ashfield, Sydney – Vajrayana Institute (DLR Vol 2)

08/12/2010    Melbourne – Palace Kino – 45 Collins Street

11/12/2010    Melbourne – Yoga In Daily Life

14/12/2010    Fortitude Valley, Brisbane – Palace Centro

16/12/2010    Sunshine Coast, Queensland – Nambour Cinema

18/12/2010    Fortitude Valley, Brisbane – Yoga In Daily Life

20/12/2010   Albany – PCYC (DLR Vol 1 and 2)

21/12/2010   Albany – PCYC (DLR Vol 1 and 2)

23/12/2010    Perth – Luna Palace Cinema

Complete schedule of screenings: www.DalaiLamaFilm.com

Film Tour sponsored by the Vajrayana Institute – Sydney

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Khashyar | November 2, 2010

STATEN ISLAND, NY – After winning 12 awards, and screening in hundreds of cities around the world, the ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ Documentary Film and Director Khashyar Darvich travel to Staten Island on Wednesday, November 4 for a special film screening and Director Q&A at the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art at 7 p.m.

There will be a public reception with the filmmaker before the screening at 6:30.

Featuring the Dalai Lama, and narrated by actor Harrison Ford, the film (www.DalaiLamaFilm.com) tells the story of 40 Western innovative thinkers who travel to the Himalayan Mountains of India to meet with the Dalai Lama to solve many of the world’s problems. What happened was powerful and unexpected, and was captured by a five camera, 18 person crew.

The film features two of the starring quantum physicists from the hit theatrical documentary ‘What the Bleep Do We Know,’ Fred Alan Wolf and Amit Goswami. Also appearing in ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ are Michael Beckwith (who appears in ‘The Secret’), radio host and author Thom Hartmann, revolutionary social scientist Jean Houston, Vandana Shiva (social activist, “The Corporation”), and other prominent thinkers.

Amy Wong of LA Yoga Magazine writes: “it is a stunning tour-de-force [and an] intimate glimpse into the Dalai Lama’s life.”

Film Critic John Griffin of the Montreal Gazette calls ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ “a provocative, even enlightening film… fascinating, ravishingly beautiful and sonically soothing.”

Film Threat Magazine’s Rick Kisonak said “Dalai Lama Renaissance” is a “comedy sensation,” adding, “I can’t remember the last time a movie made me laugh so hard.”

“I look forward visiting the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art,” says Director Khashyar Darvich, “to share the film with audiences in Staten Island, as well as speaking with them about the inner journey of personal transformation, in the presence of the Dalai Lama, that was captured in the film.”

The screening is being hosted and organized by the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art (www.tibetanmuseum.org ).

After the Nov 3 Staten Island screening and Q&A, Darvich travels to Montreal for screenings on Nov 4 and 5, and then in Toronto on Nov 6 and 7. ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ and Director Darvich return to New York City for screenings at Tibet House on Nov 11, the NY Insight Meditation Center on Nov 12, and the Unity Church of Practical Spirituality on Nov 14. The film and filmmaker then travel  to Australia on November 24 for a five week multi-city Australian tour.

To purchase tickets for the Staten Island ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ event, please visit:    www.tibetanmuseum or call (718) 987-3500.

Additional screenings of the film, around the world, can be found at: www.DalaiLamaFilm.com/events

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Khashyar | November 2, 2010

New York, NY: Award-winning Dalai Lama Renaissance Film, and its Director, Appear in New York City for Special Screenings Nov 3 – 14

Narrated by Harrison Ford, the film and Director Khashyar Darvich travel to New York City (Nov 3 – 11) for special screenings and filmmaker Q&A’s.

The New York venues include screenings at: Robert Thurman’s Tibet House on Nov 11, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art on Nov 3 in Staten Island, New York’s Insight Meditation Center on Nov 12, and the Unity Center of Practical Christianity on Nov 14

New York, NY – After winning 12 awards, and screening in hundreds of cities around the world, the ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ Documentary Film and Director Khashyar Darvich travel to New York City from November 3 through November 14 for special film screenings and Director Q&A’s.

The New York City schedule (all with in-person Director Q&A’s) includes:

-November 3: Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art in Staten Island. Starting time is 7 p.m. Ticket Information: http://www.tibetanmuseum.org/

-November 11: Tibet House (where Robert Thurman – author, Buddhist scholar, and friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama – is Executive Director, and may appear in person at the screening). Starting time is 7 p.m. Ticket Information: http://www.tibethuse.us/

-November 12: New York Insight Meditation Center. Starting time is 7 p.m. Ticket Information: http://www.nyimc.org/

-November 14: Unity Center of Practical Christianity. Starting time is 6 p.m. Ticket Information: http://www.unitynewyork.org/

Featuring the Dalai Lama, and narrated by actor Harrison Ford, the film (http://www.dalailamafilm.com/) tells the story of 40 Western innovative thinkers who travel to the Himalayan Mountains of India to meet with the Dalai Lama to solve many of the world’s problems. What happened was powerful and unexpected, and was captured by a five camera, 18 person crew.

The film features two of the starring quantum physicists from the hit theatrical documentary ‘What the Bleep Do We Know,’ Fred Alan Wolf and Amit Goswami. Also appearing in ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ are Michael Beckwith (who appears in ‘The Secret’), radio host and author Thom Hartmann, revolutionary social scientist Jean Houston, Vandana Shiva (social activist, “The Corporation”), and other prominent thinkers.

Amy Wong of LA Yoga Magazine writes: “it is a stunning tour-de-force [and an] intimate glimpse into the Dalai Lama’s life.”

Film Critic John Griffin of the Montreal Gazette called ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ “a provocative, even enlightening film… fascinating, ravishingly beautiful and sonically soothing.”

Film Threat Magazine’s Rick Kisonak said “Dalai Lama Renaissance” is a “comedy sensation,” adding, “I can’t remember the last time a movie made me laugh so hard.”

“I look forward visiting New York City,” says Director Khashyar Darvich, “to share the film with New York audiences, as well as speak with them about the inner journey of personal transformation, in the presence of the Dalai Lama, that was captured in the film.”

Additional screenings in the U.S. and Canada tour include:

-November 4 & 5: Montreal, Canada – McAuslan Cultural Centre. Starting Times are 7 p.m. Ticket Information: http://www.hhdlstudycirclemontreal.com/

-November 6 & 7: Toronto, Canada – Canadian Tibetan Cultural Centre

-November 9: Providence, Rhode Island – Providence Zen Center. Starting Time is: 6:30 p.m. Ticket Information: http://www.providencezen.org/

-November 19 & 20: Santa Barbara, California – Center of the Heart. Starting Time is: p.m. Ticket Information: http://www.centeroftheheart.com/

On November 24, Darvich travels with the film to Australia for a five week multi-city Australian tour.

Additional screenings of the film, around the world, can be found at: www.DalaiLamaFilm.com/events

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Khashyar | November 1, 2010

Award-winning Dalai Lama Renaissance Film, and its Director, Appear in Montreal and Toronto, Canada for Special Screenings Nov 4 – 6

Narrated by Harrison Ford, the film and Director Khashyar Darvich travel to Montreal (Nov 4 and 5) and Toronto (Nov 6) for special screenings and filmmaker Q&A’s.

Montreal and Toronto, CANADA – After winning 12 awards, and screening in hundreds of cities around the world, the ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ Documentary Film and Director Khashyar Darvich travel to Montreal and Toronto, Canada from November 4 through November 6 for special film screenings and Director Q&A’s.

On November 4 and 5, Darvich makes his first trip to Montreal since ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ captivated audiences at the Montreal World Film Festival with 4 sold-out screenings.

Film Critic John Griffin of the Montreal Gazette called ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ “a provocative, even enlightening film… fascinating, ravishingly beautiful and sonically soothing.”

Both of the Montreal screenings and Q&A’s begin at 7 p.m., and will be held at the McAuslan Cultural Centre. ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ Volume 1 will screen on November 4, and ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance Vol. 2: A Revolution of Ideas’ will screen on November 5, both with Director Q&A’s afterwards.

Darvich then travels to Toronto on November 6 for a screening of ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ (Vol 1) at the Masaryk- Cowan Community Center at 7 p.m.

Featuring the Dalai Lama, and narrated by actor Harrison Ford, the film (www.DalaiLamaFilm.com) tells the story of 40 Western innovative thinkers who travel to the Himalayan Mountains of India to meet with the Dalai Lama to solve many of the world’s problems. What happened was powerful and unexpected, and was captured by a five camera, 18 person crew.

The film features two of the starring quantum physicists from the hit theatrical documentary ‘What the Bleep Do We Know,’ Fred Alan Wolf and Amit Goswami. Also appearing in ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ are Michael Beckwith (who appears in ‘The Secret’), radio host and author Thom Hartmann, revolutionary social scientist Jean Houston, Vandana Shiva (social activist, “The Corporation”), and other prominent thinkers.

Amy Wong of LA Yoga Magazine writes: “it is a stunning tour-de-force [and an] intimate glimpse into the Dalai Lama’s life.”

Film Threat Magazine’s Rick Kisonak said “Dalai Lama Renaissance” is a “comedy sensation,” adding, “I can’t remember the last time a movie made me laugh so hard.”

“I look forward visiting Montreal and Toronto,” says Director Khashyar Darvich, “to share the film with Toronto and Montreal audiences, as well as speaking with them about the inner journey of personal transformation, in the presence of the Dalai Lama, that was captured in the film.”

The Montreal screenings are being sponsored by the HHDL Study Circle Montreal (http://www.hhdlstudycirclemontreal.com), and the Toronto screenings are being sponsored by the Toronto Buddhist Film Festival and the Canadian Tibetan Cultural Centre.

After the Canadian screenings and Q&A’s, Darvich travels to Providence, Rhode Island on November 9, and then to New York City for three special screenings on Nov 11, 12 and 14. On November 24, Darvich travels with the film to Australia for a five week multi-city Australian tour.

To purchase tickets for the Montreal screenings, please visit: http://www.hhdlstudycirclemontreal.com. For the Toronto screening, you may purchase tickets at the door, or contact the Toronto Buddhist Film Festival at: 416-604-5711

Additional screenings of the film, around the world, can be found at: www.DalaiLamaFilm.com/events

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