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From Myanmar to the World: Part 2 - Caves to Pagodas. Long ago, after receiving guidance from the Buddha, meditators would withdraw to practice in the solitude of a forest or a cave. Fast forward to the 1950s, when Burmese meditation master Sayagyi U Ba Khin was planning his ideal meditation center in Yangon. Inspired by some ancient structures in India, he chose a design featuring concentric rings of meditation “caves,” sheltered under the soaring structure of a golden Burmese zedi, or pagoda. This is the story of how Sayagyi U Ba Khin’s design was re-created first in India by his disciple, S.N. Goenka, and decades later in locations all over the world. For a meditation tradition that claims to have nothing to do with organized religion, some questioned the seemingly religious architecture. But are the pagodas merely decorative, or is there a practical function, something meditators can actually experience and benefit from?

From Myanmar to the World: Part 1 - Overland to India. This one-hour film follows a few Westerners among the thousands, who traveled the world in the early 1970s, "looking for something." It's the story of those hippies and seekers who discovered India, S.N. Goenka and the priceless gift of Dhamma. It's also the story of a remarkable man who brought Vipassana meditation to the world. And finally, it's a heartfelt tribute to the land and people of India.

Pāli by the river. A mini documentary of a 2 week Pāli Workshop taught in an old wooded camp site in misty, lovely Oregon. Pāli is the ancient language spoken by the Buddha. These 2 week pāli workshops are offered to old students of Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in different locations around the world. Read more about the entry requirements here: paliworkshop.org

In the Buddha's Footsteps. A pilgrimage to Northern India, the land where the Buddha lived and taught, is represented in this short documentary. Although pilgrimage is not easy, pilgrims speak candidly about their experiences walking with friends on the path, meditating at the sacred sites and reading about the Buddha's extraordinary life and qualities. Organized and sponsored by the non profit Pariyatti, the tour lasts 21 days and continues to be offered to old students of Vipassana as taught by S.N. Goenka several times per year. www.pariyatti.org

Seeds of Awareness. Shot for the California Vipassana Center. A short film illustrating the immense benefits for children and teenagers who learn to meditate by observing their incoming and outgoing breath.