Metro Cinema Society: Vajra Sky Over Tibet

Vajra Sky Over Tibet

USA 2006, 87 min, DigiBeta, Dir: John Bush

Vajra is a Sanskrit word signifying the thunderbolt of illumination. Vajra Sky is a cinematic pilgrimage to central Tibet, bearing witness to the indomitable faith of its endangered Buddhist community and the imminent threat to its very survival. Traveling through breathtaking Himalayan terrain, Vajra Sky visits extraordinary temples, monasteries and festivals, while revealing a covert policy of Chinese authorities to destroy this ancient wisdom tradition from within. The enduring power of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism resonates in all of its sacred shrines. It echoes within the bustling Jokhang Temple and the empty Potala Palace, home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

"I wish this film every success." The Dalai Lama

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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.