Khashyar | December 15, 2010

Final Sydney Screening and Director Q&A of Award-winning Dalai Lama Renaissance Documentary Films (Vol 1 and Vol 2) on December 17

Because of popular demand from audiences, one final Sydney film screening and Director Q&A of ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ Vol. 1 and Vol 2 have been scheduled at the Vajrayana Institute on Dec 17 beginning at 7 p.m.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – After winning 12 awards, and screening in hundreds of cities around the world, the ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ Documentary Film and Director Khashyar Darvich, travel back to Sydney for one day on Dec 17 for the very last screenings and Q&As of the ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ documentary film (Volume 1), and ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance Vol. 2: A Revolution of Ideas.’

The final Sydney screenings and Q&As begin at 7 p.m. (for Volume 1), and 9 p.m. (For Volume 2), and will be held at the Vajrayana Institute at 9 Victoria Square; Ashfield, Sydney.

The screening will also serve as a fundraiser for the Sydney-based Liberation Prison Project, which helps support Buddhist practice of people in prison in Australia, the U.S., and other countries.

Australian audiences have responded enthusiastically to the film, with a sold out screening in Manly, and overwhelmingly positive responses from audiences during all of the Sydney screenings. Director Darvich and ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ will also appear in other major Australian cities during December, including Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth and Albany.

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.

Director Khashyar Darvich was recently interviewed by ABC Radio National host Rachael Cohn on her program “The Spirit of Things,” to speak about the ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ film.

Amy Wong of LA Yoga Magazine writes the film 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 returning to Sydney,” says Director Khashyar Darvich, “to share the film for one last time with Sydney 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. I also am happy that the film will server as a fundraiser to help the Liberation Prison Project.”

The Australian ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ film tour began in Sydney on November 26, with sold out screenings and an enthusiastic response from audience there.

The film and filmmaker also travel to Melbourne on December 8 for a screening at the Palace Kino, and then to Canberra on Dec 12, and to Brisbane on December 14 where the film will open at the Palace Centro, as well as to Perth and Albany.

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

Tickets to the last Sydney screening of ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance’ Vol 1 and Vol 2 are $25 for one film, and $40 for watching both, and can be purchased at the door, or in advance by calling the Vajrayana Institute at: 02 9798 9644, or by email to:  office (att) vajrayana (dot) com (dot) au

To schedule a press interview with Director Khashyar Darvich, please contact Amanda-Sumner-Potts at: amandasp (at) bigpond (dot) com or Wakan Films at: Press (at) DalaiLamaFilm (dot) com.

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Khashyar | September 8, 2010

Dates of Screening: December 02, 2010 – 6:30 p.m.

Film being screening: Dalai Lama Renaissance Documentary Film, with Film Director Q&A

Screening Venue: Chauvel Cinema

Address: Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington; Sydney, Australia

Website: http://www.palacecinemas.com.au/cinemas/chauvel/

Contact Phone: (02) 9361 5398

Additional Details: Screening of Dalai Lama Renaissance (Vol 1), and Q&A with Producer-Director Khashyar Darvich; Screening Venue Location: Chauvel Cinema, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington; Sydney, Australia

Sponsoring Organization: FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition) – Australia

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Khashyar | September 11, 2009

Teaching in Sydney, Australia on December 1 & 2: His Holiness will give two days of teachings on Nagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta (jangchup semdrel) organized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Australia Committee.

Public Talk in Sydney, Australia on December 3: His Holiness will give a public talk on Our Future: Who Is Responsible? organized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Australia Committee.

Contact Website: www.dalailamainaustralia.org

Schedule:
Date	Event	Location
Tue 1st & Wed 2nd	Teaching – Awakening the Mind	Sydney
Thu 3rd	Mind & Its Potential Conference Our Future, Who is Responsible? Public Talk	Sydney
Sat 5th & Sun 6th	Visit to New Zealand	Auckland
Tue 8th	Visit to the University of Tasmania Our Earth, Who is Responsible? Public Talk	Hobart
Wed 9th	Parliament of World Religions	Melbourne
Thur 10th	Nobel Peace Prize Breakfast World Peace, Who is Responsible? Public Talk	Melbourne

2009 Visit Overview:

His Holiness the Dalai Lama advocates for individual and universal responsibility – this is his message, the very basis of his teachings and those of Shakyamuni Buddha. Over the course of his 2009 visit to Australia, His Holiness will present, demonstrate and discuss the very nature of being and how responsibility for our future lies with each and every one of us.

The Our Future, Who is Responsible? 2009 visit will include two days of Buddhist Teachings base on the famous Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta (is the wish to attain complete enlightenment – that is, Buddhahood – in order to be of benefit to all sentient beings) and three Public Talks in Sydney, Hobart & Melbourne.

“Awakening the Mind – Sydney”

Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd
December 2009, Sydney
Entertainment Centre

Morning sessions: 9:30am – 11:30am
Afternoon sessions: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Event Information:

Developing a kind heart and awakening the mind is not just a sentimental or religious goal. It is for everyone, irrespective of race, religion or political affiliation. It is for anybody who considers themselves a member of the human family.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama feels that different religious traditions have a great responsibility to provide peace of mind and a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood among humanity.

Awakening the Mind – Nagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta, touches on the two aspects of the awakening mind – the twin qualities of wisdom and compassion, which are necessary for anyone who aspires to be a better person and implement change in their lives.

The instructions for cultivating them within each of us are explained in this Teaching. Recognised as one of the most accomplished Buddhist Masters, His Holiness will deliver these teachings based on his own profound and authentic experience of compassion, loving kindness and inner peace.

As Archbishop Desmond Tutu recently has stated, “His Holiness the Dalai Lama is not simply a holy man. He is recognized throughout the world as one of our few true moral authorities. He is a teacher who has shown us all how to live our lives with compassion, non violence and love.”

Buddhists and non Buddhists alike, come away profoundly moved and motivated to take responsibility and create positive changes in their lives.

*****

Public Talk: Our Future, Who is Responsible

Thursday 3rd December 2009, 2pm – 4pm
Sydney Entertainment Centre

Event Information

In a world that confronts us each and every day with difficult and often upsetting situations, the wisdom of the Dalai Lama challenges us and invites us to seek alternatives which not only achieve our own well being but which also contribute to the good of all.

His Holiness advocates for individual and universal responsibility. This is his message, the very basis of his teachings and those of the Buddha. During the Sydney public talk His Holiness will present, demonstrate and discuss our 2009 visit theme, how responsibility for our future lies with each of us.

Our Future, Who is Responsible? is about helping people to become aware of their individual responsibility as global citizens for their own actions, the world in which they live and for all other living beings they share it with.

The Dalai Lama makes no claim to be anything other then a ‘simple Buddhist monk’ but his practical advice for living and working in these current times, is highly sought after and universal.

Do not miss the opportunity to hear one of the most respected and thoughtful figures of our time. Reconsider what is important to you and how you can make a difference to Our Future.

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