Renewing Wholeness: 
The Spiritual Experience of Viewing Great Films

by Francis G. Lu, M.D., and Br. David Steindl-Rast

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Since 1990 Dr. Francis Lu and Brother David Steindl-Rast have led annual 5- or 7-day film seminars at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California.  Films on a particular spiritual theme
(such as Healing Through Gratefulness) are shown and discussed, focusing on the participants’ personal experiences.  In 2006 "Renewing Wholeness:  The Spiritual Experience of Viewing Great Films" was the theme.

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Description:
In celebration of their 15th Esalen film seminar together, Francis and Brother David presented a 7-day retrospective of great films that were highlights of past seminars. Themes included (listed in the order of the films shown):

 

 

+  Integrity
+  The quest for wholeness
+  The inner child
+  Animals, angels, and other spiritual allies
+  Forgiveness
+  Gratefulness
+  The spirit of humor
+  Faith and resilience
+  Contemplation
+  Serenity
+  Nirvana and salvation
+  Exuberance, creativity, and delight
+  Film and the remembering of love

Films shown in this order: