Photo by Iris Dotan Katz
ENNIO
Angela Romani: In Italy, has just been released, the film "Ennio", about Ennio Morricone, who died two years ago. He's been a great musician and composer. He became famous for film soundtracks (about 500 films) and he's known all over the world. He used to say that He was not the one to compose the music, but the music came to him. So he was inspired by "Other Power" for sure. His music is sublime, and I attach a piece of the soundtrack movie "Nuovo Cinema Paradiso".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz_0YIdLNlcThe part of the film that mostly touched me is when Ennio spoke about his teacher, who was an academic musician, and who used to consider soundtracks something inferior compared with classical music. He felt humiliated for many years. But after the Oscar and other honored premiums he felt released. I felt his suffering, he was crying and I cried a lot watching the film!
He was so humble and a very spiritual person, so I'd like to share with you the music that I love so much!
You can hear more of his well known tracks here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjq6e1LJHxw============================================================
SUMMER SCHOOL IN FRANCE
8-12th August 2022
POETIC WEEK
At Eleusis, Central France - In person only
As last summer, a time for relaxed living in good company, sharing poems and other writings over brunch, going for walks, good conversation, community, communing with nature in the adjoining 35 acres of meadow and woodland where we hope, eventually, to establish the Oasis 2 Project.
Full board: 30€ per day, lower rate if you stay longer.
13-14th August 2022
OBON: CELEBRATION OF FAMILY & ANCESTORS
At Eleusis, Central France - In person & Online
This year Global Sangha will celebrate Obon on the second weekend of August, which is also full moon, so this will incorporate the August Upavastha. Some of the event will be online. A more full and comprehensive event will take place at Eleusis, including a visit to the nearby community at Oasis. Nambutsu; chanting; readings; meditation; offerings to the ancestors and spirits; odori dancing and other celebratory activities. In person participants may stay longer if they wish to have some time for relaxation and to enjoy the area.
Full board: 30€ per day
Online: 25€ for the event
15-20th August 2022
BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY SUMMER SCHOOL
At Eleusis, Central France - In person only
Of particular interest to those already on or hoping in the future to join the Buddhist Psychology Diploma Programme, but open to all who are interested, the Summer School will include seminars, workshops, experiential groups, demonstrations and discussions. There is no better way to deepen one's understanding and learn and refine skills. The event will be at David Brazier's house in France. Accommodation is limited so this will be a first come, first served, booking.
Full board: 30€ per day
Book now:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/globalsangha/677962/Info: Jisshas <
jisshas@googlegroups.com>
Please note that Eleusis France has limited accommodation space: Eight people maximum including host. There is plenty of outdoor space if you prefer to camp. Life here is simple and rustic.
Informal visits may also be possible at some other times than for the scheduled programmes.