Deepak Chopra Movies
- 2008
Renowned author and spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra leads this informative program on how the basic principles of Eastern spirituality can be utilized to live a happy, successful life. Chopra presents the principles as a series of 14 simple lessons, with the end result of practitioners understanding their true identity, losing the fear of death, feeling comfortable with life's inevitable uncertainty, and more. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
Austin Powers trilogy star Mike Myers collaborates with writer Graham Gordy for this comedy concerning a self-help guru named Pitka (Myers) who devotes his life to unknotting the romantic entanglements of troubled couples. As a young child, Pitka is abandoned at the gates of an ashram in India and taken in by kindly gurus. An American by birth, Pitka absorbs the lessons taught to him by his teachers and later returns to the United States to become a leading authority on spirituality and self-help. While Pitka's methods are decidedly unorthodox, they may be the only means of ensuring that the Toronto Maple Leafs win the coveted Stanley Cup. Maple Leafs star Darren Roanoke (Romany Malco) is in trouble. His estranged wife has recently begun dating L.A. Kings star Jacques Grande (Justin Timberlake) in a vengeful effort to send her husband's career into a tailspin, and when Roanoke starts to falter on the ice, the whole team starts to suffer. As their visions of leading the Maple Leafs to the Stanley Cup are quickly going up in flames, team owner Jane Bullard (Jessica Alba) and Coach Cherkov (Verne Troyer) enlist the aid of the world's best-known relationship expert in restoring the peace between Roanoke and his wife, and getting their team back on track to the championships. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mike Myers, Jessica Alba, (more)
- 2008
Nicolas Cage stars as a soldier who is transformed into a spiritual warrior while traveling through colonial India in this exciting blend of action and Indian mythology based on author Gotham Chopra's original graphic novel. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nicolas Cage
- 2005
Ward M. Powers' documentary One attempts to explain the philosophical stance that everything in the universe is connected. The film's opening passages present how the director and his filmmaking crew came to ponder such a vast question. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Barbara Marx Hubbard, Chris Willis, (more)
- 2004
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This program illustrates a healing philosophy that promotes a healing of the soul being undertaken in order to bring about a healing of the body. This introduction includes the Six Postulates of Deepak Chopra, steps to healing the physical and emotional self, and the spontaneous fulfillment of desire. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- 2003
In this release designed to help viewers actively participate in the manifestation of their inner most dreams and desires, Dr. Deepak Chopra discusses the virtues of good karma and attempts to reveal the skills and tools needed to move ever closer to ultimate fulfillment. At nearly seven hours, this is the most extensive collection of Chopra's recordings ever, and features a wide range of interactive topics ranging from overcoming emotional turbulence to forming an active connection to the creative power of nature. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- 1999
This video features popular modern transformation guru Deepak Chopra, speaking before a live audience. There is a reinterpretation of the Arthurian legend, with Martin Sheehan as King Arthur and Robert Guillaume as Merlin. This becomes the poetic device for Chopra's explanation of his seven stages of spiritual transformation, with the ultimate level being that of pure spirit, in which the seeker "becomes the wizard". Chopra maintains that in changing the way they look at their lives, seekers can become free of doubt, guilt, and shame. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1999
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Leading spiritual author and speaker Deepak Chopra leads the viewer on a quest for overall personal success. Based on his best-selling book of the same name, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success breaks down Chopra's teachings into seven basic spiritual principles. The ideas presented bring together Eastern mysticism (such as "kharma" -- one's destiny -- and "dharma" -- the joy in being) and Western principles (such as "pure potentiality" -- everything is available to us -- and "the law of least effort" -- going with the flow). By applying these principles of cosmic alignment to all aspects of personal life, the viewer may develop fulfilling relationships and find the transition to financial success along the way.
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Spiritual author and speaker Deepak Chopra discusses the common human fear of death in this conversation with interviewer Aniikas Dopping. He stresses the use of meditation and the belief in love to help the viewer move beyond irrational fears of mortality. Using stories, poems, and humor, Chopra urges the viewer to focus on peace, laughter, and the everyday joy of life. By applying these techniques, the viewer may succeed in his or her quest to understand and accept the inevitability of death.
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
- 1999
This imaginative video helps the reader discover answers to ancient spiritual questions. Featuring dramatic readings by Joanna Cassidy, Martin Sheen, and Robert Guillaume, Deepak Chopra: The Crystal Cave - Lessons from the Teachings of Merlin presents the ancient legend of Merlin and King Arthur. Spiritual author and speaker Deepak Chopra introduces the legend, then follows up by leading the viewer in the interpretation of the ideas and myths of the story.
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
This lively conversation between Deepak Chopra and Robert Thurman explores the points of contact and of conflict between Vedanta and Buddhism -- India's two great philosophic traditions. Taped in 1999 at New York's Tibet House, before an audience of religious and spiritual leaders, the dialogue encompasses everything from the Rishis' teachings about Brahman to the speakers' personal experiences of each tradition. Chopra, a physician and bestselling author, outlines the teachings upon which Vedanta rests; Thurman, Professor of Religion at Columbia University and an associate of the 14th Dalai Lama, offers the Buddhist counterpoint. A historic and enlightening event, ideal for students, educators, and devotees of Eastern philosophies. ~ Sarah Welsh, All Movie Guide
- 1999
In this interview-style video, spiritual author and speaker Deepak Chopra presents his ideas on the spiritual approach to health and wellness. A devotee of Transcendental Meditation, Chopra describes the link between mind and body while offering strategies to help achieve optimum physical and mental health. The viewer learns how to use basic meditation skills, as well as techniques for self-healing. ~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Author and speaker Deepak Chopra leads viewers on the quest to free themselves from the day-to-day difficulties of life and to embrace spiritual freedom. By rediscovering a sense of magic and enchantment in life, viewers can free the "wizards" within themselves to join with others in the universal consciousness. Chopra offers examples of wizards as saints, philosophers, and poets in history who have encouraged spiritual growth as a method of achieving well-being. He includes quotes from writers such as St. Augustine, Nietzsche, Emily Dickinson, Rumi, and the Book of Moses to help emphasize his points.
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
- 1997
This film features medical doctor and author Deepak Chopra, who has done much to popularize principles relating to the body/mind connection in health care issues. Taken from a series of lectures, these excerpts distill some of Dr. Chopra's basic points. He maintains that wellness is achieved by maintaining a balanced awareness within, and that the body will follow the lead of the mind. He introduces the viewer to the Indian health care system of ayurveda, which treats the whole person. With frequent allusions to modern physics and mystical literature, Dr. Chopra talks about the nature of perception. He asks, What is the body? The mind? Where is the location of the soul? ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1996
In this video, popular writer and physician Deepak Chopra explains the Holy Grail's importance as a symbol of spirit, rather than as an object capable of being possessed. Included is a narrative of the Grail legend, dramatized with help from such actors as Robert Guillaume, Martin Sheen, and Joanna Cassidy. Through the use of this dramatization, Chopra shows how the symbol of the Grail can be useful in everyday life. Fans of Chopra's philosophy or those with an interest in a contemporary view of ancient myth will find this of use. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
This program is designed to take viewers on a spititual journey. The Gospel According to Jesus features a video montage of the enduring state of Jesus' teachings in America today. Includes discussions by everyday people on topics such as the parables, a showcase of poetry, readings from the gospel, and a study of how elements of Christian beliefs appear in other religions. ~ Karla Baker, All Movie Guide
- 1994
In this video, best-selling author and lecturer on Ayurvedic medicine Deepak Chopra works to close the gap between alternative healing techniques and modern scientific insights. Chopra believes that the force which is responsible for healing is within the patient. This video examines the partnership of the body, mind, and spirit in achieving complete well-being. Leading doctors in holistic medicine are interviewed here, and Dr. Chopra advises viewers on how to apply these principles in their own life. ~ Karla Baker, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Exploring the notion that physical healing involves a very real spiritual component are famed authors and spiritualists Deepak Chopra, Bernie Siegel, and Marion Woodman. Woodman recounts her own experience of serious illness and the important role spirituality played in her eventual recovery. Using examples of the sick and the dying, Chopra and Siegel set out to prove that illness cannot be completely eradicated through medical technology alone. Also explored is the growing numbers of individuals turning to spiritual traditions as a means of healing. ~ Sean Hurley, All Movie Guide
Self-help giant Anthony Robbins has argued and proven, time and again, that emotions often constitute setbacks and stand squarely in the way of personal achievement. On the other hand, Robbins reminds us, if we find a way to "tap into" our emotions and harness them, they can impart seemingly limitless advantage, "unlocking" a state of energy in the body that can be used to expand and maximize one's own personal potential. The home video release Anthony Robbins: Energy for Life finds Robbins exploring and discussing these ideas at length. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anthony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, (more)
Subtitled The Mythical Hero's Journey to Passion & Ecstasy, this third volume of the Quest for Love series consults personal-growth authors John Gray, Deepak Chopra, Barbara De Angelis, Thomas Moore, Caroline Myss, and John O'Donohue on the subject of ecstasy. The discussion focuses on ways to locate and awaken one's inner source of ecstasy -- the same ecstasy or energy that we usually associate with sex, experiences of God, or moments of transcendent wonder. Drawing on the teachings of the ancients, as well as time-honored platitudes, they talk in a general way about personal relationships, self-esteem, and the pursuit of one's passions. ~ Sarah Welsh, All Movie Guide
In this second volume of the Quest for Love series, personal-growth authors Barbara De Angelis, Erica Jong, Thomas Moore, John Gray, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, and John O'Donohue discuss strategies for finding and connecting with that longtime friend or lover for a relationship that is so fulfilling as to seem predestined. They then ponder the mystery of attraction, articulate the feelings and attitudes that accompany true love and friendship, and offer advice on how to overcome moments of heartbreak and doubt. ~ Sarah Welsh, All Movie Guide
