10 Leading Thinkers Choose Their Favorite Buddhist Film

By The Lion's Roar Staff On 6-23-17

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We asked ten actors, filmmakers, and writers to each tell us their favorite movie that has a Buddhist message.

We think the Buddha would have liked movies. Since he often taught through stories and parables, he would have appreciated the powerful spiritual stories that great films tell.

• Krista Tippett on Perfect Sense
• David Grubin on A Man Escaped
• Jeff Bridges on The Big Lebowski
• Naima Mora on Kung Fu Panda
• Peter Coyote on Opening Night
• bell hooks on A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki
• Jessica Pimentel on The Matrix
• Mickey Lemle on Groundhog Day
• Seth Greenland on Double Indemnity
• Michael Imperioli on For the Benefit of All Beings and Brilliant Moon                             
  
  
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