The documentary, directed by Francisco Cauterucci and produced by the Sakya Foundation of the Pedreguer Buddhist center, narrates a journey through the sacred places of Buddhism in India and Nepal. The screening captivated the audience, who accompanied Lama Rinchen Gyaltsen and his four disciples on their pilgrimage.
The documentary's strength lies in the inner journey of its protagonists, who question whether they have chosen the right path in life's intricate labyrinth. During this journey, the disciples are ordained as Buddhist monks, while Lama Rinchen Gyaltsen receives the rank of Khenpo, becoming an abbot and doctor of Buddhist philosophy.
“"We believe in cinema as a powerful tool: a space where we can be moved, question ourselves, and recognize ourselves in the stories of others."
The screening concluded with a discussion where viewers could reflect on the search for inner peace and self-knowledge. The granddaughter of the Jayan cinema's founders, a psychiatrist and head of the Mental Health service in Dénia, received a thangka, a sacred cloth of the Medicine Buddha, from Lama Rinchen as a blessing for mental health professionals.
The Pedreguer Buddhist center, inaugurated in 2006, has become a reference point in the Marina Alta, where Buddhism has taken deep root. Its presence in the region demonstrates a growing openness to new philosophies and spiritual practices.
