Spiritual Film Club - Theosophical Society

21/11/2024

PEACEFUL WARRIOR

An inspirational and triumphant film about the power of the human spirit, Peaceful Warrior is the incredible true story based on Dan Millman's bestselling novel. A gifted young athlete, bound for Olympic gold, Dan has it all: trophies, talent, and all the women he wants. But after a life-changing event, Dan comes to rely on Socrates (Nick Nolte), a mysterious stranger, and Joy (Amy Smart), an elusive young woman, to teach him the secret to overcome incredible odds and tap into new worlds of strength and understanding. Hailed by celebrities and critics alike, Peaceful Warrior is "an inspiring film that could change lives." – Sting

17/10/2024

The Song of Sparrows, آواز گنجشک‌ها (Âvâz-e gonjeshk-hâ), is an award-winning film directed by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi. It is a poignant and visually captivating story about Karim, a humble ostrich farmer whose life takes unexpected turns after losing his job. Set against the vibrant yet harsh rural landscapes of Iran, the film follows Karim’s journey to Tehran, where he takes on odd jobs to support his family. What begins as a simple quest for survival transforms into a deeper exploration of human dignity, kindness, and the quiet strength of community. Filled with humor, warmth, and moments of profound beauty, The Song of Sparrows captures the delicate balance between hardship and hope, revealing the resilience of the human spirit. This beautifully crafted film is a celebration of life's simple moments and the power of compassion.

Awards and nominations:
Winner, Best Performance by an Actor (Reza Naji) - Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2008
Selected as Iran's representative for Best Foreign Language Film in the 81st Academy Awards.
Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Actor (Reza Naji) 2008
Fajr International Film Festival Best Director 2008
Best Actor Award at the Damascus International Film Festival 2008
Special Award for Best Foreign Language Film National Board of Review 2008

05/08/2024

30/07/2024

All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.
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29/06/2023

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Accumulation of merits
The idea of performing good actions to accumulate merits is not encouraged by , since in this case the motive of the action is still self-centered. Mme. quotes "from letters written by the Masters":
Let not the fruit of good Karma be your motive; for your Karma, good or bad, being one and the common property of all mankind, nothing good or bad can happen to you that is not shared by many others. Hence your motive, being selfish, can only generate a double effect, good and bad, and will either nullify your good action, or turn it to another man’s profit.[6]
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https://theosophy.wiki/en/Karma -6

More from BeAsYouAre, edited by David Godman. I will post Swami Vivekananda's summation of his talk on Karma Yoga as well shortly.