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Monks, movies and futbol

July 6, 2010 2 Comments

The story centers on a young Tibetan refugee and their misadventures at a monastery/boarding school in exile in India. While undergoing Buddhist training the young boy’s mind is filled with news about the World Cup. He attempts to explain its importance and its appeal to other monks who are confused, bemused, or downright annoyed at his constant conversations about soccer players. This boy’s meditation is constantly on the game.

Departures

May 6, 2010 No Comments

“How can human beings prepare for the death of a parent, husband, wife, child or beloved friend in ways that add value to our lives as well as to the lives of our family members?”

A “Great Debater” looks back

January 5, 2008 1 Comment

“I never expected the movie to cause so much interest, so much attention to my inner life,” Henrietta Bell Wells said. It has been exciting and stressful all at the same time, but bring up “Denzel” and a smile lights up her face. “He is a jewel and a gentleman. The first time he saw me, he said, ‘Well, I’ve got another grandma.’ I felt so proud,” Wells beamed.

Steve Saint and the End of the Spear

February 8, 2006 No Comments

“Steve Saint was only 5 when his father, Nate, a Christian missionary working in Ecuador, was killed by a group of Waodani tribesmen, who speared

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