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Wisdom of Happiness
New Film with HH the Dalai Lama

After its West Coast Premiere as an International Buddhist Film Festival (IBFF) Official Selection, Wisdom of Happiness has been launched into theaters in a dozen countries. Richard Gere is an   more>

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Werner Penzel In Memoriam

Filmmaker Werner Penzel has died in Italy. He was 75 and had lived in Japan for many years. His feature documentary Zen for Nothing premiered in the USA as an   more>

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Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary Year!

Buddhist Film Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and will be presenting a number of events and launching key initiatives throughout the year, including screenings, a conference, a   more>

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Official Selection Series Screening New Film on Gary Snyder SOLD OUT—
ENCORE ANNOUNCED

The International Buddhist Film Festival Official Selection Series screening on Sunday, March 9, 2025 with the World premiere of O Mother Gaia—The World of Gary Snyder completely sold out. An   more>

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Official Selection Series Screening New Film on Gary Snyder

The next International Buddhist Film Festival Official Selection Series screening will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025 with the World premiere of O Mother Gaia—The World of Gary Snyder.  more>

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