Carving the Divine - Viewing of documentary film by Mr. Yujiro Seki

Name: Carving the Divine - Viewing of documentary film by Mr. Yujiro Seki
Start: 2024-09-28T15:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-09-28T17:30:00-07:00
Location: 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road,Union City,94587,US

Schedule

Sat Sep 28 2024 at 03:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

32975 Alvarado-Niles Road,Union City,94587,US | Union City, CA

“Carving the Divine” is a film which presents a rare look into the 1400-year-old craft of sculpting from wood Japanese Buddhist statues.
Carving the Divine” is a documentary film by Mr. Yujiro Seki. The film presents a rare look into the 1400-year-old craft of sculpting from wood Japanese Buddhist statues and images. It follows the lives of both the master teachers and their apprentices who struggle to preserve the art, skills, and tradition of the Busshi .
Following the film, there will be a wonderful opportunity to ask questions of and exchange thoughts with Mr. Seki.
Carving the Divine is a movie that highlights the life of individuals who dedicate themselves to carving wooden sculptures of Buddhas and bodhisattvas. These images are very dear and important to a Buddhist practitioner's religious life. When we see just how much detail and labor goes into depicting the divine, we can get a sense of just how difficult it is for the world of truth to manifest itself to the beings of this world. And yet, here we have the world of truth depicted in form to connect and embrace us. When we see these images as they are presented to us, we cannot help but feel deep gratitude and humility in the presence of something so sacred and divine. Rev. Dr. Takashi Miyaji
To me, the tale of Busshi and their art is an excuse to take a look deeply into our own lives. Busshi carves Buddhist statues, but we carve ourselves. In the end, we may be able to discover who we truly are. This is my best wish that more people can have that special experience for themselves . Mr. Yujiro Sek
Bentos (lunch meals in a box) can be pre-ordered by September 20 and available after the film and Q & A. Chicken or Vegetarian $18/each.
Contact [email protected] or 510-471-2581