Screening of Dhamma Dana

The IDP is pleased to present a screening of Dhamma Dana, the second award winning film from up-and-coming filmmaker Theodore Martland. Filmed on a 26-day special permission visa in 2008, the 30-minute documentary takes you inside the Theravada Monastic tradition of Myanmar (Burma). It introduces the Theravada philosophy of monastic life while visiting monasteries, meditation centers, and sacred sites around the country.

The former president of the Theravada University in Yangon outlines the basic tenets while meditation masters, monks, and one very heart-warming Burmese nun give commentary about the tradition.

We will begin the evening with a short group meditation practice and the filmmaker will be on hand to talk about his journey and answer questions about the film.

The film will be available for purchase for a good cause. All profit from the sale of the DVD benefits the Dhamma Moli Project based out of Kathmandu, which provides a home and education for young Nepalese girls who are at risk of being sold to sex-traffickers.

This event is being offered for free. We ask that all attendees please send an RSVP email to info@theidproject.org
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Dhamma Dana (The Gift of Dhamma) Trailer from Lowpressurefilms on Vimeo.

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