H. W. L.  POONJA              1 DVD
MAYA

According to Papaji, maya is "all that is and all that is not... the complete illusion in imagination." And with total, absolute, 100% watchfulness it is possible to see maya for what it truly is. With this awareness, with this attention to the experiencer without reliance on any practice, any method, or to any past or future achievements, you will discover in this split-second, who you really are. The secret of true happiness is revealed in this knowledge.

"To cross this ocean of suffering called samsara... you must have a raft... Satsang is this raft. Once you are on this raft, you need do nothing and nthing can bother you. The secret of satsang is revealed in this split-second. All desires are fulfilled - not abandoned - but fulfilled. Nothing more is desired. You have it all."

This DVD is a compilation derived from Papaji’s public satsangs given on November 24, 1992 and August 20, 1993 in Lucknow, India.

subtitles | english | french | spanish | hebrew
audio | english
1 DVD | 58 minutes | colour | 16,00 € | 120 g | ntsc | all regions

RAMANA  MAHARSHI             1 DVD
THE ARCHIVAL FILMS | 1935 TO 1950

If we reflect on the spiritual Masters that most influenced the last hundred years, Sri Ramana Maharshi stands out as one of the greatest seers of our age. More than sixty years after he shed his mortal frame, ever more seekers from around the world are turning to the sage of Arunachala for guidance and grace.
From 1935 to 1950 a number of visitors to Sri Ramanasramam took films of the Maharshi in his ashram. Taken mostly by his devotees, these films give us a rare glimpse into the life of a fully enlightened sage who, in the 20th century, lived liked the illumined rishis of yore.
The series of films has been arranged in chronological order, starting November 29, 1935 and ending on April 15, 1950. Over the years these films were subjected to the climatic extremes of southern India, which caused considerable film deterioration.
In 1990, the complete collection of archival films were brought to the USA for restoration, preservation and editing. In all of the film footage, only two sections were professionally produced by the Indian Information Bureau as newsreels and shown in cinema houses throughout India.
These films are a visual documentary of the eternal Truth embodied in a man made perfect by virtue of a unique destiny. Spiritual freedom, eternal peace and joy can be realised by those earnest seekers whose destinies are linked to the sage of Arunachala, Sri Ramana Maharshi.

silent, except for two newsreel soundtracks
1 DVD | 65 minutes | colour and black & white | 22,00 € | 120 g | ntsc | all regions

RAMANA  MAHARSHI             1 DVD           *** temporarily unavailable ***
       THE SAGE OF ARUNACHALA | A DOCUMENTARY
        Narration by John Flynn

Sri Ramana Maharshi [1879-1950] lived his life, emanated his power and enunciated his teachings to demonstrate to mankind that life has a meaning and purpose, that there is an indestructible reality, an incomparable beauty, a life of perfect peace and joy within the hearts of all beings.
Though thousands from around the world were attracted to his ashram in South India during his lifetime, greater numbers flock there today. Discover the Divine attraction of his personality in this chronology of photographs, rare film footage, interviews, narration and music, which is the culmination of a two-year effort of film restoration, research and travel.
This DVD retraces Ramana Maharshi's life - it presents his birth place, the school which he attended and the house in which his life was transformed in a few short, intense moments. It contains images of his voyage to the sacred Arunachala Hill at the age of 16, and his life afterwards in Tiruvannamalai.

1 DVD | 73 minutes | colour and black & white | 19,00 € | 120 g | ntsc | all regions

MA  ANANDAMAYI              1 DVD
HOW SHE REVEALS HERSELF

Ma Anandamayi lived from 1896 to 1982 in India. From her very birth she was conscious of what she had ever been and would always continue to be. She was reputed for her irresistible attraction of her ever radiant, blissful personality, for her boundless compassion and her outstanding universality. The central theme of her teaching in endless variations was, "The supreme calling of every human being is to aspire to Self-realisation. All other obligations are secondary."
This DVD contains very few words and mostly footage and photographs of Ma - her darshan, her singing and sankirtan. The film contains younger sequences of her as well as those of her later years. These filmed images convey a very profound impression of Ma's blissful being and the intensity of her wonderful unique nature.

1 DVD | 20 minutes | colour | 21,00 € | 120 g | pal | all regions

VIJAYANANDA              1 DVD
A PATH OF WISDOM
A film by Olivier and Luc Maréchaux

This remarkable film reveals the depth of an interior path pursued by a man for more than fifty years with total commitment. A doctor in France, Vijayananda [1914-2010] left everything to go to India to look for a spiritual Master that in the end he found in Ma Anandamayi. His spontaneous and natural words has a particular impact on westerners because it is one of them who speaks about the long journey into the heart of the mystic tradition of India.
Three important personalities that have met Vijayananda in different periods of his life give their testimony : Arnaud Desjardins, Jacques Vignes and Shri Mahesh, director of the Center for franco-indian cultural relations.

1 DVD | 48 minutes | colour | 19,00 € | 110 g | pal | all regions

RUMI              1 DVD
POET OF THE HEART

Jelaluddin Rumi was born in 1207 and by the age of thirty-seven he had become a famous scholar and popular teacher. His life changed forever when he met the powerful wandering dervish, Shams of Tabriz. Rumi said, "What I had thought of before as God, I met today in a human being." An extraordinary friendship between the two men unfolded, and when Shams mysteriously disappeared, Rumi experienced a transformation from scholar to mystical poet. Seven hundred years later, Rumi is the best-selling poet in America.
This beautiful DVD tells Rumi's story and includes much of his poetry. It also presents Coleman Barks, the preeminent contemporary translator of Rumi's poetry, in live performances and intimate conversation. Joining him to celebrate the joyous spiritual passion of Rumi's poetry are Robert Bly, Deepak Chopra, Michael Meade, Huston Smith and others. Musical performances by oud virtuoso Hamza El Din and singer Jai Uttal add to this inspiring and compelling film.

1 DVD | 58 minutes | colour | 15,00 € | 120 g | ntsc | all regions

J.  KRISHNAMURTI                           2 PARTS ON 1 DVD
THE NATURE OF THE MIND | DVD 1
April 16-18, 1982

Four discussions took place in Ojai, California between the religious philosopher J. Krishnamurti, the physicist David Bohm, the biologist Rupert Sheldrake and the psychiatrist John Hidley. The purpose of these discussions is to explore essential questions about the mind: What is psychological disorder and what is required for fundamental psychological change? Is it possible to understand the mind, the nature of consciousness, its relationship with human suffering and the potential for change?

PART 1 | THE ROOTS OF PSYCHOLOGIGAL DISORDER
PART 2 | PSYCHOLOGICAL SUFFERING

In these first two parts consideration has been given to the process of self-identification. A range of subjects have been related to this process including the problem of suffering, the role of thinking and memory, images and the uniqueness or commonality of consciousness. Can these processes be observed and what is the relationship of observation to order, responsibility and change? They discuss whether it is possible to live in this world without conflict and whether the need for psychological security is the root of all one's problems? They explore what is meant by security and try to discover why we get hurt. They discuss how we have an image of ourselves and take it to be 'me', take it to be real. From that, arises the fundamental question: whether it is possible not to have images at all? So, what am I, what are you and what is each one of us? They ask why do we want to 'become' and whether it is not just an escape from what is? They conclude by stating that as long as there is this divisive process of life, there must be conflict. In division there is isolation, in isolation there is no security and therefore there is no order.

1 DVD | 120 minutes | colour | 12,00 € | 140 g | ntsc | all regions

J.  KRISHNAMURTI                          2 PARTS ON 1 DVD
THE NATURE OF THE MIND | DVD 2
April 16-18, 1982

PART 3 | THE NEED FOR SECURITY
PART 4 | WHAT IS A HEALTHY MIND?

In these last two parts, they begin the discussion by seeing whether there is there such a thing as absolute psychological security and try to discover what it is that makes people ask for security? They discuss loneliness, the desire to be free from fear, anxiety and agony. They ask that If one really loves, is there a need for security? It is proposed that maybe unconsciously we know that the self is really totally unstable in its nature and therefore there is this anxiety for security and as a result we seek something absolute which gives complete contentment? Krishnamurti remarks that when there is perception of that which is true, that very truth is sufficient. They then look into the nature of thought, at the difference between attention and inattention and inquire into analysis and observation. They ask the questions: what does 'being' mean? Is it the opposite to 'becoming'? Does 'being' imply 'non-movement', which is without thought and time?
They end their dialogue exploring what is meant by a whole, sane and healthy mind and inquire whether it is a mind that is totally, dispassionately unattached, without any conflict.

1 DVD | 120 minutes | colour | 12,00 € | 140 g | ntsc | all regions

YOGA  FROM  TIBET              1 DVD
NANGPE YOGA
The Tibetan Yoga of Inner Development | Transmitted by Kalu Rinpoché
Presented by Lama Karta, Lama Zeupa, Lama Tashi Nyima

"Many Westerners were asking for yoga exercises according to the Tibetan tradition. I gave the transmission of this yoga in a spirit of helping all beings, as much on the contingent as on the ultimate level. Its practises are based on my own experiences and on the spiritual influence of the Buddhas of the ten directions. May they be an immense source of benefit and of happiness for all the spiritual traditions of our world and for all beings."
                        Kalu Rinpoché 

Ten chapters cover the postures associated to the awakened state [Bodhicitta], worldly existence, Liberation, Purification, Knowledge, the nadis, etc...
In this comprehensive DVD, three yogi monks disciples of Kalu Rinpoché [Lama Karta, Lama Zeupa, Lama Tashi Nyima] are being filmed while practising each posture step by step. The audio commentary explains their meaning and describes how to apply them. This yoga teaches symbolic gestures, the experience of space and movement, breathing exercises, visualization of the subtle channels as well as mantras recitations. Several drawing add to the explanations.
This yoga aims to be simple and accessible. By synchrionizing body, speech and mind, its practice can relieve sickness and suffering. It can contribute to removing obstacles and thus helping in opening the inner path where balance, awareness, love and compassion can develop.

subtitles | english | french | dutch | german | italian | spanish
audio | english | french | dutch | german | italian | spanish
1 DVD | 51 minutes | colour | 28,00 € | 125 g | pal | all regions

THE  MESSAGE  OF  THE  TIBETANS               2 FILMS ON 1 DVD
BUDDHISM
TANTRISM
A film by Arnaud Desjardins

Arnaud Desjardins [1925-2011] met His Holiness the Dalai Lama for the first time in 1963 and gained his support to shoot these two films. All the most revered masters agreed to participate in the making of the films: the Dalai Lama in person,Kyabdje Trijang Rinpoche, Kyabdje Ling Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Dudjom Rinpoche, the XVIth Gyalwa Karmapa , Dugpa Tupse Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, The Yogis Abo Rinpoche and Lopon Sonam Zangpo, the Sakya Lama Trizin, Tai Situ Rinpoche and Shamar Rinpoche still adolescent, and many others eminent masters.

"I am delighted to have been able to watch the English version of The Message of the Tibetans, which consists of a film shot by Arnaud Desjardins in 1965 and 1967. It provides us with a living document of some of the great masters then living and also of children who as adults today have the responsibility of carrying on the Tibetan tradition. I myself was only thirty at the time and like most of my compatriots had little experience of the outside world. However, we were all determined to work hard to preserve our unique culture, particularly our rich Buddhist heritage. Today, when we look back, we can note with satisfaction the achievements we have made in educating our young people and preserving our cultural traditions and values at at time when they are under threat of extinction in our homeland. Tibetan culture, as this film shows, places great importance to compassion and nonviolence. It is because of these essential humane values that I feel that we have a contribution to make to peace in the world. So, the Tibetans' message is that it is not the possession of wealth and weapons, but whether you have patience, compassion and concern for others - that is the source of peace and happiness."
                        His Holiness the Dalai Lama

subtitles | spanish
audio | english | french
1 DVD | 104 minutes | colour | 27,00 € | 120 g | pal | all regions

AMMA              1 BHAJAN CD
MOTHER'S OWN
Songs written & sung by Amma

Sung by Amma, these bhajans whose sound quality is excellent, give reality to divine aspiration. The bhajan titles are the following:

1. A Jiva Nantam
2. Kalina Kannan
3. Kannunir Kondu
4. Agatanayi
5. Martyare
6. Vannalum Amnike
7. Vedambike
8. Oru Tulli

1 CD | 52 minutes | 12,00 € | 120 g

AMMA              1 BHAJAN CD
OLD IS GOLD | VOLUME 1
Traditional bhajans sung by Amma in San Ramon, USA - 1999

The bhajan is a devotional chant to honor the divinity which often expresses the disciple's desire to end his ignorance as well as his aspiration to true knowledge. The fervour which accompanies the singing helps the devotee to transcend separation from the divine. The bhajan titles are the following:

1. Sri Lalitambike
2. Azhikkullil
3. Bhagavane Bhagavane
4. Devi Saranam
5. OM Namah Shivaya

1 CD | 56 minutes | 12,00 € | 120 g

AMMA              1 BHAJAN CD
OLD IS GOLD | VOLUME 2
Traditional bhajans sung by Amma in San Ramon, USA - 1999

The bhajan is a devotional chant to honor the divinity which often expresses the disciple's desire to end his ignorance as well as his aspiration to true knowledge. The fervour which accompanies the singing helps the devotee to transcend separation from the divine. The bhajan titles are the following:

1. Oru Nimisham Enkilum
2. A Jivanatum
3. Ini Oru Janmam
4. Parasahasra Hridayangalil
5. Nilambuja Nayane
6. Prapancham Engum
7. Vedanta Venalilute
8. Katinnu Katay
9. Kasturi Tilakam

1 CD | 59 minutes | 12,00 € | 120 g

AMMA              2 BHAJAN CD
REMEMBRANCE
Celebrating 15 years of Blessings

Sung by Amma, these bhajans whose sound quality is excellent, give reality to divine aspiration. The bhajan titles are the following:

2 CD | 143 minutes | 20,00 € | 130 g