Friday Night at the Movies: “Buddha – The Story of Siddhartha”

Our pick for our January movie showing is ‘The Buddha – The Story of Siddhartha.” This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life,ajourney especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two milennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S.Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.

Join us for pizza before the movie and take a break from cooking dinner. Arrive at 5:30 and we’ll place our order once everyone has agreed on toppings and number of pizzas. Please be prepared to pay for your share with cash.