Huston Smith Movies
- 1997
In 1967, Elda Hartley, the First Lady of New Age Film, and Dr. Huston Smith the narrator, traveled to Tibet, a remote region in western China, to document the practices of one of the world's most mysterious religious sects: Tibetan lamas. Nearly 20% of the men in this region choose to become monks. It is a religion heavily repressed by the China's communist government. Despite this, the team discovered the lamas promote compassion and maintain their unique, religious traditions, including ceremonies where the lamas chant in chords. Since the 1967 visit, Gjuto monks have performed concerts demonstrating this mysterious, spiritual gift. This video is part of a three pack that includes India and the Infinite, and Islamic Mysticism. ~ Nicole Jones, All Movie Guide
- 1997
The country of India is known for its spiritual heritage of thousands of years. The wisdom of the "Upanishads", the doctrines of karma and reincarnation, and the disciplines of yoga, have become known around the world. This documentary is an in depth look at this beautiful country, its people, and its many religions. The film is narrated by author Dr. Huston Smith, whose work "The Religions of Man", gives an account of world spiritual practices. Dr. Smith provides poetic insight into the religious practices of India's people. The viewer goes to holy places and visits holy men and women, in Benares, Kashmir, Bombay, and Bangalore, to discover the power of the unseen, but very real, spiritual forces found in India. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1997
This instructional video features an in-depth study of Islam and its mystical core. Muslim rituals, teachings of the Koran and the Sufi way to God is discussed. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1996
This series presents award-winning journalist Bill Moyers in conversation with Huston Smith, a longtime student of world religions. The two men discuss the essential tenets of many of the world's great religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. Smith provides his insights on the similarities and differences of various approaches to spirituality and their implications for living in the modern world. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
