[Buddha-l] Worthwhile educational film

[jkirk]

There may not be many academic instructors on this list, but for those who 
are, I recommend renting this film for classes on: comparative religion, 
Buddhism, and/or cultural criticism.
Readings should perhaps include selections from, or the whole book, David 
Loy, The Great Awakening: A Buddhist Social Theory. Wisdom Pubs., 2003.
Joanna
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The film: Sandcastles: Buddhism & Global Finance
A Film by Alexander Oey

[The film] is a fascinating, interdisciplinary interpretation of the 
volatile worlds of global finance and international trade. Featuring 
commentary from economist Arnoud Boot, sociologist Saskia Sassen, and 
Tibetan Buddhist teacher Dzongzar Khyentse Rinpoche (director of The Cup), 
the film applies a Buddhist analysis to the functioning of worldwide finance 
and trade. ...As the discussion unfolds an important question is raised: can 
this profit at-all-costs mentality lead to a compassionate, humane economy, 
in which wealth is distributed more fairly? And how can an understanding of 
the fleeting and illusory nature of finance and consciousness help us 
develop alternative approaches?

30 minutes / color / 2003
Sale/video-dvd: $225
Rental/video: $75
Available from http://www.frif.com/new2004/san.html