This collection of movie trailers is a continuation from “Meditations from the Multiplex” by Sarah Shifferd from the April-June 2011 issue of Mandala located on page 53. All accompanying quotes come directly from Sarah Shifferd’s reviews in the print issue.

Lord of the Rings

“This trilogy gives teachings on as many topics as you are willing to see – renunciation, compassion, refuge, perseverance, devotion. A classic good-prevailing-over-evil story that leaves you in tears one moment and ready to take on the world the next.”

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

“A stunningly beautiful meditation on death and impermanence with a twist.”

Little Shop of Horrors

“An over-the-top cult classic all about attachment!”

The Reader

“A heart-stoppingly gorgeous meditation on unconditional love, kindness and compassion.”

The Matrix

“Keanu Reeves stars as Neo, a young computer hacker who wants to understand “What is the Matrix?” After discovering the horrifying answer, he trains with the teacher Morpheus to uncover the true nature of mind and reality, thus becoming “The One” that can eliminate the illusions that bind humanity.”

Harry Potter Series

“… [T]he story of a young wizard called Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) who must develop his wisdom, compassion and love in order to conquer the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort.”

Black Swan

“A brilliant examination of how we know what is real and what happens when we implicitly trust our delusional minds.”

The Money Pit

“A hilarious examination of impermanence and the misery that comes from being attached to objects or events.”

Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl

“Check out Curse of the Black Pearl for teachings on how chasing after desire brings the karmic result of suffering …”

Pirates of the Caribbean, At World’s End

“… [A]nother meditation on death (with quotes worthy of a contemporary lam-rim) …”

A Single Man

“ … [A]n exquisite visual essay on the beauty of life, the importance of human relationships and a fascinating meditation on ‘death can come at any time.’”

Amélie

“Her quest gradually carries her to the realization that giving happiness to others is the best way to find it ourselves.”

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