The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1989, and since then there has been an explosion of interest in Tibet and Buddhism, with many books and films emerging. Co-presented by the International Buddhist Film Festival and the Northwest Dharma Association, this series offers the work of filmmakers from eight countries, with a focus primarily on Tibetan Buddhism, and provides a glimpse of the diversity of cultures, styles, and perspectives that characterizes Buddhism around the world today.

Following the screening of Roots of Infinity, anthropology graduate student Michelle Kleisath will discuss her experiences living and working in the Amdo region of Tibet over the past four years.

Films

Travelers and Magicians
Directed by Khyentse Norbu
Bhutan, 2004, 108 min.

Himalaya
Directed by Eric Valli
France/Nepal, 2000, 104 min.

Why Has Bodhi Dharma Left for the East?
Directed by Bae Yong-kyun
South Korea, 1989, 135 min.

The Cup
Directed by Khyentse Norbu
India, 1999, 94 min.
Tulku Yeshe Gyatso, a Tibetan monk currently residing at Sakya Monastery in Seattle, will attend the film and offer recollections afterwards.

Compassion in Exile
Directed by Mickey Lemle
USA, 1993, 60 min.

The Saltmen of Tibet
Directed by Ulrike Koch
Switzerland/Germany, 1997, 110 min.

Dreaming Lhasa
Directed by Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam
2005, 90 min.

In Search of Kundun
Directed by Michael Wilson
USA, 1997, 85 min.

Roots of Infinity
Directed by Ken’ichi Oguri
Japan, 85 min.