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 Buhhist teachings Oct 09, 2009
THE HUT
Representing the self. All the possessions and shelter needed is on the floating hut. When the young man can no longer live at peace and comfort in the hut then bad things transpire. He never commits lustful acts in the hut. When we seek happiness outside ourselves, we are never truly content.
THE DOORS
The doors by the lakeside and in the hut are symbolic rather than prescriptive. The fact there are no walls means their use is not forced but elected. They represent morality and discipline. Morality is not defined by a higher power but by society and the self. By adopting the constraints the doors engender, self-discipline is attained. As soon as the young man transgresses these self-imposed boundaries, to sneak across to the young woman, then disaster follows.
THE DEAD ANIMALS
The Master allows the young boy to let the animals die. He does not become an all powerful father figure, cleaning up after him, but allows him to make mistakes and suffer the consequences. Buddhism does not have a higher power but rather promotes self-awareness.
THE MILLSTONE AND BUDDHA
Represent the twin stones of regret for killing the fish and the snake. What you do unto others, you do unto yourself. He has carried that karma around with him all his life until he transcends them both, carrying them to the top of the hill, near heaven. Here he cuts himself free and attains redemption through struggle.
THE MASTER
Is a great teacher, but does not lecture. Hardly a word is spoken, but lessons are learned. A good teacher points the way for a student to discover self-evident knowledge for themselves.
THE MOTHER
The veil, representing guilt and shame are ultimately the cause of her downfall. Hiding from the outside world can bring about ruin.
THE YOUNG BOY
Both at the beggining and the end, represents us. A good life is attained not by the absence of bad thoughts, but rather by their mastery, so they have no hold over us. We choose our behaviour rather than it choose us. The new boy is not born without sin, but rather must walk his own path to divinity. The same actor playing the young boy show the eternal cycle of the human soul.
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One of my new favorites Sep 11, 2009
Over the last year, I have realized my passion for Asian films and this one tops them all. In one simple statement, it is the most beautifully afflicting story about the simplicity of humanity and th perpetuity of life that I have ever seen. Admittedly, you have to be in a certain frame of mind to watch it, because there is not much dialogue and it is quite long, but it is soo worth the watch. You cry just for the beauty of everything in the film - the people, the scenery, the message, the simplicity.... if you have the opportunity to buy/see this film, DO NOT HESITATE. I will forever sing the praises of "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring" :D
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A miniature Buddhist universe, a jem of a film Aug 24, 2009
OK. Admittedly it helps a lot to be familiar with Buddhism to get this movie. This gorgeous film shows us a Buddhist universe in miniature and is just dripping with symbolism. Notice the rooster, for example. He's often a symbol for lust or craving.
But you can watch and enjoy this without taking a class first. Just relax and watch it as if you had never before seen a movie and aren't trying to force it into a mold. Beginner's mind can be a beautiful thing.
If you want to understand what all that carving on the deck was about, check out The Heart of Understanding: Commentaries on the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra
If you want to see some serious Buddhist ideas presented in a much lighter, even slapstick fashion in a film, check out Zen Noir I think the trailer is still out there on the internet.
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 A really weird movie Aug 07, 2009
I really cannot understand all these high ratings for this movie. To me it really does not make a lot of senses. Yes it did leave me speechless after watching this movie, but more a puzzled type of wonder because I really do not know what this movie tries to say. I wonder if even the Koreans will like this movie themselves.
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring Jul 12, 2009
Amazon was the only way I could purchase multiple copies of this movie at anywhere neara a reasonable price ($50 each cheaper than many sites).
Thanks for the prompt and great service to Australia.
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