Alms Giving
- added August 07, 2007
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Every morning in Theravada Buddhist societies, the monks gather their alms bowls around 6AM. Drums wake the people to notify them that the monks are coming. The monks then walk throughout their neighborhood collecting food they will eat for the day. The tradition dates back to the time of the Buddha.
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GL. Great little pod! What can I say? Nothing needed to be done to it. Ready for TV.
Please take look at our video if you get a moment>
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This is really cool and uts a great subject to talk about. I love your footage. Keep up the good work. Green Light!!! :)
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If you have time could you check out my work and give me suggestions on making it better and possibly a Green Light. Thanks
<a href="http://www.current.tv/watch/65947332">link</a>-
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- chrispmonkey
- 1 year ago
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beautiful. GL
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- amaliaterrazas
- 1 year ago
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i really liked the opening shot, it was a nice pod, at first i thought it would be better wit narration but as it went through i thought it was actually very nice and relaxed without it, maybe a good choice to not add narration :)
GLplease check out my pod and feel free to GL if you like it, here <a href="http://uk.current.com/watch/76485582?s1=topVids&list=topVidsByAssignmentGroup&filterone=0&filtertwo=0&sid=76485582&fr=17">link</a>
keep up the good work :)
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- shanechapman
- 1 year ago
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very nice pod I enjoyed it alot and thought it was well produced. ONE OF THE FEW PODS I WATCHED ALL THE WAY THROUGH
GREENLIGHTplease check out my pod " a window to my world" about my life with an inborn genetic disoder.
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- One2three7
- 1 year ago
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I like the car obstructing the view of the monks. Please check out my film <a href="http://www.current.tv/watch/73997402?list=newVidsByProducer&filterone=13731267&filtertwo=-1&sid=73997402&fr=0">Momma, I'm Scared</a>
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- mntl4play1
- 1 year ago
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I like the car obstructing the view of the monks. Please check out my film <a href="http://www.current.tv/watch/73997402?list=newVidsByProducer&filterone=13731267&filtertwo=-1&sid=73997402&fr=0">Momma, I'm Scared</a> I think you would like it because my film takes place in S.E. Asia.
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- mntl4play1
- 1 year ago
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Nice short and simple pod with good info conveyed quietly and effectively with captions (in gold!) which doesn't interfere with the imagery. I am one of those who feels that not every pod here has to be voiced-over to death in a rigid formulaic style. Good work!
Please check out my pod about a Japanese Biw Player:
<a href="http://www.current.tv/watch/70143572">biwa player</a>-
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- SamuraiDave
- 1 year ago
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GREENLIGHT. Thank you for the pod. I agree 120% with Samurai... Finally, a beautiful pod where you see and learn something new, without the music, VO, and 1.2-second cuts to distract from the real "story"...
Having said that, please check out my pod <a href="http://www.current.tv/watch/70473362">Give
'Em Belle!</a> where I barely give the viewer any room to breathe ;) Thanks -
I love this pod. Simple and beautiful...
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Brilliant! And welcome to the community of yellow subtitles.
GL! (on UK scores).Please check out my pod, too:
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very nice
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- roadjournal
- 1 year ago
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Stunning. Your subtle tones speak above any words and capture the essence of reality. I was impressed with your peace filled shots that represented the early morning quiet. There's so much to say that brings about community, unity, etc... I was impressed by this piece. I hope to see more of your work, and your artistic flair shines through. GL for sure. Danielmklopp~
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- Danielmklopp
- 1 year ago
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i love this tradition and i love that you captured it in silence... if i could give you 100 points i would... thank you for thinking of the monks.
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Great spot. I love the images and the edit and the sound design is fantastic! If you get a chance please check out my film I would love to hear your thoughts. <a href="http://www.current.tv/watch/33512311?list=newVidsByProducer&filterone=27036370&filtertwo=-1&sid=33512311&fr=0">link</a>
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- devlomedia
- 1 year ago
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I loved how you kept this simple, no fancy music or anything-just how the lifestyle of the monks are.
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this is a very sacred practice and it has good meaning. these people follow what they believe.
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Excellent videography, Amy! I've been following some of Brandon's work. You guys are sharing some amazing stuff with all of us. This is got to be among my favorites... I felt like I was there. Take a second to critique my personal <a href="http://www.current.tv/watch/60193451">CANCEPTUAL BOOM</a> project,. I think your approval for TV and a comment would make my day, Amy. Yah, baby!
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A nicely produced short video on alms giving. Very enjoyable and informative, got a sense of what it was like to be there. Well Done.
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- communitas
- 1 year ago
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interesting. It was nice and short but to the point.
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- magadocious
- 1 year ago
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Some beautiful images, simple story.
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Budha was not a Prophet.
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Awesome video on such a beatiful tradition. Greenlight!
Please check out my video as well. THANKS! <a href="http://currenttv.com/watch/73367832?list=newVidsByProducer&filterone=63143952&filtertwo=-1&sid=73367832&fr=0">link</a>-
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- hisStoryFilms
- 1 year ago
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how can it be possible to have 0 views and 23 comments??? a very calming pod GL
please let me know what you think about our sexy film "sorbonne off limits"
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Peaceful imagery gives the viewer enough time to ponder the great human quality of giving.. Especially if you know more about the simple and dedicated lives the monks lead.
GL!