Shugendô Now trailer

How does one integrate lessons learned from nature in daily life?

This feature documentary is an experiential journey into the mystical practices of Japanese mountain asceticism. In Shugendô (The Way of Acquiring Power), practitioners perform ritual actions from shamanism, Shintô, Daoism, and Tantric Buddhism. They seek experiential truth of the teachings during arduous climbs in sacred mountains. Through the peace and beauty of the natural world, practitioners purify the six roots of perception, revitalize their energy and reconnect with their truest nature all while grasping the fundamental interconnectedness with nature and all sentient beings.

How does one return to the city after an enlightening experience in the mountains?

More poetic than analytical, this film explores how a group of modern Japanese people integrate the myriad ways mountain learning interacts with urban life. With intimate camera work and a sensual sound design the viewer is taken from deep within the Kumano mountains to the floating worlds of Osaka and Tokyo and back again.

Might the two be seen as one?

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Japan
• buddhism
• esoteric
• Daoism
• shinto
• nature
• urban
• documentary
• shugendo
• yamabushi
• tradition
• pilgrimage
• mandala
• spirituality
• austerity
• waterfall
• mother
• shamanic

[TheInnerStation]

Just ordered my copy. I climbed MT. Hiei a couple of weeks ago and was so inspired. Hours into it I really wanted to quit as it was all rock and snow by that point, but once I reached the temple grounds, I could smell the incense permeating the air and for a little while, all my troubles faded far away. I can't wait to climb my next mountain. Really looking forward to this DVD.

[jmabela]

@TheInnerStation:

Its great to read your story.. there's nothing like pushing yourself further to make to the top of a mountain. I totally want to find a mountain and climb it now.

[Yogiphildas]

Looks great, where can we get the dvd? Thanks

[Shugendo11]

I love this Video!!!

Gassho

[Shugendo11]

I love this Video!!!

Gassho

[Wiiaretheworld]

修験道なう

[RevKuban]

excellente video!!!

Kosho Takeshi Sensei ga saiko!

Amano kun mo!

Gankyo sekibutsu no mondai yue koto ga sugoii

Gasshyo

Kosho Takeshi & Amano kun are very great!

to speak about ecologic big problem in Kumano mountain is a rare & delicat document

I LOVE ALL THIS VIDEO!

[saiyouken]

この映画を見たい！

[byakku1]

where can we get this documentary?

[TSOAS2008]

where can i get the vid