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1. 1 Giant Leap by Jamie Catto 1 Giant Leap is a collaborative dvd project for the 21st century, which fuses music, words, sounds, rhythms and images from over 25 locations in 20 countries around the globe to celebrate diversity of musicians, story-tellers, authors, filmmakers, artists, entrepreneurs, artists, and thinkers from many different cultures. 1 Giant Leap is a title, a philosophy, a leap of faith that sprung from the minds of visionary UK musicians/visual artists Jamie Catto (Faithless) and Duncan Bridgeman. It is the embodiment of the unity in human diversity and a cross-cultural exploration of universal truth that is a global journey unto itself. 1 Giant Leap features: Kurt Vonnegut, Dennis Hopper, Ram Dass, Tom Robbins, Anita Roddick, Brian Eno, Michael Stipe (REM), Robbie Williams, Neneh Cherry, Speech (Arrested Development), Stewart Copeland, Baaba Maal, and many more.

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1. 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama by Rick Ray How do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? These are some of the questions posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Ray examines some of the fundamental questions of our time by weaving together observations from his own journeys throughout India and the Middle East, and the wisdom of an extraordinary spiritual leader. This is his story, as told and filmed by Rick Ray during a private visit to his monastery in Dharamsala, India over the course of several months. Also included is rare historical footage as well as footage supplied by individuals who at great personal risk, filmed with hidden cameras within Tibet. Part biography, part philosophy, part adventure and part politics, "10 Questions for The Dalai Lama" conveys more than history and more than answers - it opens a window into the heart of an inspiring man. If you had only one hour, what would you ask? Filmmaker Rick Ray examines some of the fundamental questions of our time by weaving together observations from his own journeys throughout India and the Middle East, and the wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Contains rare historical footage as well as footage supplied by individuals who at great personal risk, filmed with hidden cameras within Tibet.

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1. 2012 The Odyssey by Ellen Burstyn This is a DVD presentation that "connects the dots -- and dashes" of Mayan calendars and cosmology and integrates them into The Big Picture. As a collector of wisdom teachings from around the globe, this is now at the top of my Five Star A-List. Equally, I can see this is a must have for folks that want to share these insights with others but have lacked the resources -- time, energy, talent -- heretofore. Do yourself a favor and get this information into your consciousness, and turn your lights on fully, before our house lights go out in the flash of a coronal mass ejection that melts down our high-tech society power grid in Solar Cycle 24!

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1. Abraham: The Secret Behind the Secret by Esther and Jerry Hicks On this inspirational DVD program, Esther and Jerry Hicks present the teachings of the Non-Physical entity Abraham, whom Esther calls infinite intelligence and Jerry refers to as the purest form of love I have ever encountered. The Law of Attraction is never more evident than in the pulse of an Abraham-Hicks Art of Allowing Workshop. And this is one of the years best, The Secret Behind The Secret...so sit back, relax, allow, and attract! Abraham defies explanation. Defies reason. Defies logic. Defies what many call common sense. So forget what you re seeing. And concentrate on what you re hearing. It is the sound of your heart. Beating a little faster and a little truer. It is the sound of Abraham straight up. And once you have heard it, your life will never be the same again. This fascinating DVD, includes segments on the Trilogy, The Meaning of Life and much, much more!

1. Astrology: Secrets in the Stars by Arts & Entertainment Channel Since the dawn of time humankind has looked to the heavens for answers to earthly problems. Do the movements of the stars and planets hold the secrets of human destiny? Can the stars and planets determine one's hidden character? ANCIENT MYSTERIES explores the long history of astrology from the dawn of time to the modern day dial-a-psychic. Experts reveal how the pseudo-science originated over 4000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent and how today's Zodiac remains essentially unchanged from the system developed by the Babylonians. Learn of the incredible influence astrology has had in cultures worldwide from the Mayan calendar to the belief that the Three Wise Men were "following the star" in more than a literal sense! Trace the tantalizing evidence of predictions from the past that appear to have come true and hear from skeptics why this "evidence" is taken with a grain of salt by so many. ASTROLOGY: SECRETS IN THE STARS is a fascinating look at the ancient belief that continues to cast its spell on millions of people today.

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1. Baraka by Mark Magidson and Ron Fricke The words mesmerizing, beautiful and astounding cannot begin to describe this wonderful DVD. Ron Fricke is to be commended highly for this moving work of art. I have a wide-screen HDTV and found the DVD to be much more moving than the VHS version I had seen on old TV in the past. If you have a choice--definitely go to the widescreen DVD version. The Dolby sound also was much enhanced over the previous version. I firmly believe ALL PEOPLE should view this film at least once in their lifetime--free from all external encumbrances--this film requires your undivided attention. All of a sudden, the world becomes a much smaller planet--one in which we all live in our own way and one in which every living being is important. If you are prone to cry at beauty--have a box of tissues handy. If you are not prone to cry at films, have a box of tissues handy anyway. You will probably need them. This is a very moving film. I was particularly impressed with the burning oil field scene because of the intense feeling the film created. Viewing this film should be a requirement for living on the planet. Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) 117 of 120 people found the following review helpful: VASTLY IMPROVED VIDEO AND SOUND QUALITY!, November 21, 2001 By P. Kowalsky (Manassas, VA United States) - See all my reviews I will not attempt to extol the virtues film itself (what more can I say than has already been said?), but of the new collector's edition: I too have the original DVD release, and the VHS release. This new transfer is AMAZING, and is exactly what the first DVD release should have been... PRISTINE video (very few artifacts, little or no pixelation), and IMMACULATE audio (crisp, clean, and great presence without sounding "over-processed"). If you have both versions and can't tell the difference, then it's time to watch it on a large screen TV, and clean yer ears out! The improvements are painfully obvious. This is a truly incredible film, and finally justice has been done with the fantastic quality of the consumer version. Like someone else said, give your old copy away, and BUY THIS VERSION now! I'm glad I picked it up, and you will be too. Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) 26 of 33 people found the following review helpful: Ron Fricke's masterpiece, July 26, 2000 By dronecaster (Baton Rouge, LA USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Baraka (VHS Tape) This film is not only a worthy successor to Koyaanisqatsi (Fricke's 1983 installment concerning similiar material, only taking place entirely within the U.S.) but is perhaps Ron Fricke's finest film. That's not an easy thing for someone who thought that Koyaanisqatsi was one of the most visually breathtaking films ever made (along with Kubrick's 2001), but Baraka expands its territory to include the entire globe, with a combination of images and music that inspires thoughts as to what exactly the filmmakers had in mind, much like 2001, in invites speculation as to the meaning of its intent. Is Baraka simply gorgeous eye-candy? Maybe, but I really doubt it. I can see how it would be very easily dismissed by people of "right-wing" political values as being "New-Agey" and "ultra-leftist", but I think that would be missing the point as well. Filmmaker Fricke has presented us with a meditation on the defintion of what is to be human, in all its various guises, and in effect showing how rich our peculiar species really is.

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1. Beyond Zero Point: The Journey to Compassion by with Gregg Braden With virtually no publicity or advertising, Gregg Braden’s small-press phenomenon Awakening to Zero Point sold more than 50,000 copies and launched him as one of the most popular speakers on ancient prophecy. On Beyond Zero Point, this provocative author and earth scientist leads viewers on an enthralling journey into the lost teachings of the ancient Essenes, authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls. These compassionate seers, teaches Braden, were the guardians of a sacred technology meant to heal our world at this crucial stage in human consciousness. With compelling new archaeological research and stunning visual evidence, Braden reveals the geophysical shifts predicted centuries ago – how the shift to "zero-point" influences our emotions, immune systems, and even our genetic code – and how each of us can use the Five Essene Tenets of Compassion to help trigger a new era for humankind. Are these the lost keys to the next phase of human evolution? Gregg Braden invites viewers to watch, listen, and decide for themselves – as he takes them on an unforgettable excursion Beyond Zero Point.

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1. Dancing with Guadalupe by Diane Marron A fascinating journey filled with powerful imagery that captures the essence of the popular spiritual movement that began in the 16th century when the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City to Juan Diego, a humble Aztec man. Mystical dances and lively music are an integral part of this journey of faith, hope and healing. The veneration devotees have for Our Lady of Guadalupe is expressed through song and dance, through art, and the heartfelt words of pilgrims as they embrace her in their daily lives.

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1. Darshan: The Embrace by Jan Kounen Less a documentary than an act of worship, “Darshan: The Embrace” is a glowing introduction to the life and work of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, the so-called hugging saint. Recognized worldwide for her spiritual and humanitarian work, Amma, as she’s more commonly known, ministers to the poor of India with food and open arms, often for more than 20 hours at a stretch. Jan Kounen’s awestruck film follows the mahatma from one jampacked event to another, eavesdropping as she offers advice on everything from caring for a skin condition to the correct way to feed an elephant. Yet this sincere and tranquil film reveals little of the woman beneath the halo. Photographs and film of the young Amma — whose family believed her to be mad — are few and fleeting, leaving a movie long on adulation but short on specifics. — Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times

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1. Decoding the Past Secrets of Kabbalah by Jonathan Towers Once exclusively reserved for study by ultra-religious male scholars of Judaism, Kabbalah has recently become known as a multi-million dollar, celebrity-endorsed phenomenon. SECRETS OF KABBALAH strips away the hype and demystifies the writings that have been studied by Jewish scholars for thousands of years. Is the Kabbalah of the stars the same Kabbalah that Jewish scholars have studied for generations? Even as more and more people are seen wearing the red string bracelets associated with Kabbalah, the original teachings behind this seemingly new fad are in fact understood by precious few.

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1. Edgar Cayce: The Beautiful Dreamer by Darren Meeley This film is a surprisingly well done biopic on Edgar Cayce lovingly produced and with professional level research. For anyone seeking a very good visualization of Cayce (even after reading more than one of the biographies) the film takes the viewer into his life and into his extraordinary humanitarian work in the field of the paranormal.

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1. Everyday Grace by Marianne Williamson Product Description Spiritual author and lecturer Marianne Williamson hosts an inspirational program based on her bestselling book EVERYDAY GRACE. In this public television special Marianne explains how a spiritual outlook can impact even the most mundane moments of daily living--from traffic jams to job anxiety to spousal disagreements--and offers five guiding principles to infuse these frustrating moments with tranquility and grace

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1. Fierce Grace by Ram Dass Harvard professors Richard Alpert and Timothy Leary made countercultural history in 1963 when they were fired from that institution for conducting controversial psychedelic drug research. In the purple haze aftermath, Alpert journeyed to India and found his guru Maharaj ji, who renamed him Ram Dass ("Servant of God"). Best known for his 1971 bestseller BE HERE NOW, which was a spiritual touchstone of the era, Ram Dass became an inspiration to people across the globe. Filmmaker Mickey Lemle--who has known his subject for more than twenty-five years--intersperses vivid archival footage from hippiedom's glory days with intimate glimpses of Ram Dass today, as he continues to remake his life since being--in his words--"stroked" in 1997. Named by NEWSWEEK as one of the Top Five Non-Fiction Films of 2002, RAM DASS FIERCE GRACE is an engrossing, poignant meditation on spirituality, consciousness, healing and the unexpected grace of aging

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1. From Prison to Paradise by David Icke World famous Conspiracy researcher lecturer and author David Icke is at the top of his form in this live multimedia presentation. You will laugh you may even cry and you will be on the edge of your seat as David Icke presents an incredible new story of the human history and who really controls the world today.Includes shocking details about Illuminati Bloodlines Conspiracy Theories the Extraterrestrial Reptilian Agenda and the New World Order. David Icke also shares empowering new information that had been hidden for thousands of years which can help us restore freedom to our daily lives.This is the presentation the Illuminati the forces of global control tried so hard to stop. Just prior to the taping of this program previously scheduled press interviews were canceled and government officials questioned Icke™s right to free speech.

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1. Into Great Silence by Philip Groning (Director's two-disc special edition with English subtitles). Nestled deep in the postcard-perfect French Alps, the Grande Chartreuse is considered one of the world’s most ascetic monasteries. In 1984, German filmmaker Philip Gröning wrote to the Carthusian order for permission to make a documentary about them. They said they would get back to him. Sixteen years later, they were ready. Gröning, sans crew or artificial lighting, lived in the monks’ quarters for six months—filming their daily prayers, tasks, rituals and rare outdoor excursions. This transcendent, closely observed film seeks to embody a monastery, rather than simply depict one—it has no score, no voiceover and no archival footage. What remains is stunningly elemental: time, space and light. One of the most mesmerizing and poetic chronicles of spirituality ever created, INTO GREAT SILENCE dissolves the border between screen and audience with a total immersion into the hush of monastic life. More meditation than documentary, it’s a rare, transformative theatrical experience for all.

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1. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer A superb cast and an even-handed treatment of a true story buoy Into the Wild, Sean Penn's screen adaptation of Jon Krakauer's bestselling book. Emile Hirsch stars as Christopher McCandless, scion of a prosperous but troubled family who, after graduating from Atlanta's Emory University in the early 1990s, decides to chuck it all and become a self-styled "aesthetic voyager" in search of "ultimate freedom." He certainly doesn't do it halfway: after donating his substantial savings account to charity and literally torching the rest of his cash, McCandless changes his name (to "Alexander Supertramp"), abandons his family (William Hurt and Marcia Gay Harden as his bickering, clueless parents and Jena Malone as his baffled but loving sister, who relates much of the backstory in voice-over), and hits the road, bound for the Alaskan bush and determined not to be found. For the next two years he lives the life of a vagabond, working a few odd jobs, kayaking through the Grand Canyon into Mexico, landing on L.A.'s Skid Row, and turning his back on everyone who tried to befriends him (including Catherine Keener and Brian Dierker as two kindly, middle-aged hippies and Hal Holbrook in a deeply affecting performance as an old widower who tries to take "Alex" under his wing). Penn, who directed and wrote the screenplay, alternates these interludes with scenes depicting McCandless' Alaskan idyll--which soon turns out be not so idyllic after all. Settling into an abandoned school bus, he manages to sustain himself for a while, shooting small game (and one very large moose), reading, and recording his existential musings on paper. But when the harsh realities of life in the wilderness set in, our boy finds himself well out of his depth, not just ill-prepared for the rigors of day to day survival but realizing the importance of the very thing he wanted to escape--namely, human relationships. It'd be easy to either idealize McCandless as a genuinely free spirit, unencumbered by the societal strictures that tie the rest of us down, or else dismiss him as a hopelessly callow naïf, a fool whose disdain for practical realities ultimately doomed him. Into the Wild does neither, for the most part telling the tale with an admirable lack of cheap sentiment and leaving us to decide for ourselves. --Sam Graham

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1. Kundun by Martin Scorsese Praised as one of the best films of the year, KUNDUN is a motion picture masterpiece directed by five-time Academy Award(R)-nominated director Martin Scorsese. It's the incredible true story of one of the world's most fascinating leaders -- Tibet's Dali Lama and his daring struggle to rule a nation at one of the most challenging times in its history. Powerfully told and set against a backdrop of world politics -- the film's release created an international uproar! Featuring a striking Oscar(R)-nominated score by renowned composer Philip Glass, this extraordinary motion picture has been greeted with both controversy and worldwide acclaim -- experience it for yourself!

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1. Miracle Man: John of God by as seen on the Discovery Channel Just outside the small town of Abadiania, Brazil, one of the most unusual people in the world is about to greet a group of strangers all dressed in white. He is known to westerners as “John of God.” They call him a spiritual medium, trance surgeon, healer and miracle worker. What he does and how he does it defies conventional logic. For more than 40 years, John of God – born João Teixeira da Faria – has received visitors as a doctor might receive patients. Even though he is not a doctor and has no formal schooling beyond the fourth grade, he has performed countless physical operations – for free. He uses no anesthesia and patients report little pain. He scrapes eyes, inserts surgical clamps up noses and makes incisions with simple instruments – all while he is supposedly taken over by spirits. There is very little bleeding, few reports of infections and numerous reports of improved health – both spiritually and physically. John of God says that God and more than 30 compassionate spirits are working through him and he does not remember what he did once he comes out of his trance. In MIRACLE MAN: JOHN OF GOD, viewers watch as he performs these unusual surgeries on several people from around the world with various physical problems.

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1. ONE by Ward Powers When was the last time you saw a film that entertained, prodded and helped you wake up? ONE: The Movie really asks us to think." --Body and Brain Magazine - Jeff Farrannini. ONE The Movie weaves the novice filmmaker's remarkable adventures with the answers to life's ultimate questions in a journey that just might transform your way of seeing the world as One.

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1. Orbs the Veil is Lifting by Beyond Words Publishing The Veil is Lifting is the first full-length film that brings together scientists, spiritual teachers, and experts to explore the orb phenomenon. Orbs shows viewers how to take successful Orb photographs with a simple digital camera, bringing this phenomenon to everyone.

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1. Rivers and Tides by Andy Goldsworthy Wildly praised by the nation's top critics, the smash theatrical hit RIVERS AND TIDES is a mesmerizing, poetic and curiously contemplative portrait of revered Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, whose long-winding rock walls, icicle assemblages and other intricate, druidic masterpieces are made entirely of materials found in the wild. Gorgeously shot and edited by director Thomas Riedelsheimer, RIVERS AND TIDES is an intoxicating study of the fragile relationship between man, art and nature.

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1. Rumi: Poet of the Heart by C. Barks, R. Bly, D. Chopra, H. Smith, M. Meade and Performances by Hamza El Din and Jai Uttal 29 of 30 people found the following review helpful: Poetic Love As An Astounding Lucid Confusion, November 29, 2005 By Nicholas Croft (New York) - See all my reviews "Rumi - Poet of the Heart" is a fifty-five minute documentary that introduces us to the work of Persian poet Jelaluddin Rumi. This is accomplished through an intimate dialog with Coleman Barks, his English language translator. The work also features the narration of actress Debra Winger and sensitive observations by scholars such as Huston Smith, Robert Bly, Simone Fattal, Deepak Chopra and the Sufi mystic Sheik Jelaluddin Loras. The first fifteen minutes of the video relate the biography of Rumi, who was born in Afghanistan during the year 1207. Rumi's family moved to Turkey, where his father became the head of an Islamic Sufi learning community. Upon his father's death, Rumi took his place as the head of this ancient community of prayer.

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1. Secrets of the Soul by Frederick Rendina and narrated by John Cullum "Secrets of the Soul" takes an all encompassing look at the search for the soul, from the faithful who seek to touch it to the scientists who investigate its reality. This two-hour documentary special explores the western belief in the soul as way of understanding the afterlife, and the eastern concept that it is energy recycled through reincarnation

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1. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield The Celestine Prophecy is an action-adventure adaptation of the hit novel by James Redfield, a film that moves so swiftly it can be difficult at times to absorb the New Age philosophy tucked into Redfield's multiple, so-called Insights. Matthew Settle plays an American history teacher who travels to Peru to look into the discovery of an ancient manuscript that foretells the arrival of a new spirituality. The Peruvian government and Catholic church, threatened by something that might supplant traditional religion and mainstream values, harass and arrest the scientists and enlightened souls who discovered the manuscript. Our hero becomes involved in a dangerous effort to keep the document from official hands; along the way, he's introduced to the prophecy's major principles, which arouse his dormant spiritual abilities. Annabeth Gish, Hector Elizondo, and Jurgen Prochnow are a welcome presence in this light and sometimes confusing, if casually engaging work that requires repeat viewings to fully hear its interesting message. --Tom Keogh

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1. The Elegant Universe by by Brian Greene as seen on Public Television One of the most ambitious and exciting scientific theories ever posed—one that may be the long-sought "Theory of Everything"—gets a masterful and lavishly animated explanation that will excite scientists and non-scientists alike. Beginning with simple and clear explanations of major concepts of physics, including gravity, electromagnetism, and relativity, The Elegant Universe illuminates one of the most revolutionary theories in physics today. Known as string theory or superstring theory, this startling idea proposes that the fundamental ingredients of nature are inconceivably tiny strands of energy, whose different modes of vibration underlie everything that happens in the universe. The theory attempts to unite the laws of the large—general relativity—and the laws of the small—quantum mechanics—breaking a conceptual logjam that has frustrated scientists for nearly a century. If string theory proves correct, the universe we see obscures a reality that is far richer and more complex than anyone ever imagined—a universe with numerous hidden dimensions, a universe in which the fabric of space can rip and tear, a universe that may be but one of many parallel universes. Join host Brian Greene, professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University and the best-selling author of The Elegant Universe, for this exciting and in-depth exploration of this groundbreaking new theory. Special DVD features include: bonus video—how the animation was created; Multidimensional Math activity; The Making of The Elegant Universe activity; printable materials and activities for educators; link to The Elegant Universe Web site; excerpt from the best-selling book The Elegant Universe; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.

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