Prajna is a Sanskrit word for radiant wisdom. This Yatra, or pilgrimage, explores the lost civilization of Angkor in Cambodia including the largest temple in the world - the magnificent Angkor Wat. The journey continues on to the sacred nature sites of Hindu Bali, to trance dancers in the jungles of Java, and finally to discover the gigantic seven level mandala wonder of Buddhist Borobudur. This yatra visits spiritual intersections where Buddhist and Hindu wisdom traditions merged with the animist worship of nature. This revealed a profound understanding of sacred nature existing both in the environment and within all living beings. Among the central themes of Prajna Earth is the awe and power of the sacred feminine, which is reverenced all through the ancient sites of southeast Asia.
"Prajna Earth is a visual pilgrimage of the heart of stunning intimacy and beauty." (Krishna Das)
The Yatra Trilogy
The Yatra Trilogy is a cycle of meditative passages offering a direct experience of sacred spaces and the wisdom they convey. A revered and ancient practice in every spiritual tradition, Yatra is the Sanskrit word for sacred journey. John Bush is a photographer and filmmaker who has lived and traveled in Asia for more than 30 years, sharing its sacred sites, culture and images in his work. The first film, Dharma River, weaves along legendary rivers in Laos, Thailand and Burma in discovery of great Buddhist temples and mystical sites. Prajna Earth, the second in the series, transports the viewer on a visually stunning tour of the spiritual sites of Cambodia, Bali and Java. Finally, Vajra Sky provides the viewer with an intimate look at central Tibet, and the opportunity to experience revered temples, monasteries and festivals that survive under Chinese occupation.
"The Yatra Trilogy offers up the mesmerizing beauty and ineffable power of places most of us will never see." (Tricycle)
NOTE: DVDs of Prajna Earth will be for sale at all Yatra Trilogy screenings.
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