I just watched it, thought it was great. Really shows how badly most of us, at one point or another, are looking for something, which is not a surprise in a culture that gives us so little of real value (imho).
I have such an immediate and aversive reaction to "gurus" of any kind. This thread reminded me of a time I was at a Zen center, hearing about how zen really isn't incompatible with other religions (meaning christianity, I guess, trying not to scare off the christians, lol). When it came time to bow to the "roshi," I couldn't do it, because it violated my beliefs mentioned above, so I just stood there while everyone bowed (gassho). I then heard all the well-meaning "teachings" (indoctrination) about how I shouldn't be too egotistical or proud to bow, that it didn't really mean anything, that it was just a gesture of "respect," etc. (but no respect for my beliefs, apparently
) They were so offended at my continued refusal - I might be the only person in the history of the place to get harsh, glaring looks from the zen master, lol - who has the ego now??
(For the record, I don't want anyone bowing to me, either.
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Great movie, though, thanks for mentioning it. : -)