Document Type
Book Review
Publication Date
Fall 1-1-2015
Abstract
For anyone interested in the growing study of Buddhism and film, I recommend Sharon A. Suh’s Silver Screen Buddha: Buddhism in Asian and Western Film. This is the third study in English related to this topic, all three of which have been published within the last year and a half. This attention corresponds to an increase in Buddhist film festivals, a rise in internet discussions and postings on the subject, and an expansion of university class offerings that deal with it. It has been said that 1998 marked the peak year for Hollywood releases with overt Buddhist themes, including Kundan and Seven Years in Tibet. However, now seems to be the heyday for academic study of the phenomena, with more books planned to be released soon.
Recommended Citation
Ronald S Green. "Review of Silver Screen Buddha, Buddhism in Asian and Western Film by Sharon A. Suh." Journal of Religion and Film Iss. 2 (2015) p. 1 - 9