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Streaming Download of "Hidden World: Tibetan Sand Mandala." A 30-minute documentary about a group of Buddhist Monks that travel the world constructing Sand Mandalas- a type of ritual artwork. They explain the purpose of the sand mandala's construction and ritual dismantling. The intricate details of this beautiful piece of visual art's construction are shown over the course of several days, concluding with the dismantling puja- a ceremony in which the mandala is destroyed and its sand scattered in a local body of water to disperse the blessings of the Medicine Buddha. Background of Tibetan culture, and the environmental and human rights impact of the Chinese government's invasion of Tibet are explained in an interview with Geshe Lharampa Lobzang Samdup.
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"Visualize", a Signed Limited Edition Art Postcard by John N. Campbell. PLUS Streaming download of "Hidden World: Tibetan Sand Mandala." A 30-minute documentary about a group of Buddhist Monks that travel the world constructing Sand Mandalas- a type of ritual artwork. They explain the purpose of the sand mandala's construction and ritual dismantling. The intricate details of this beautiful piece of visual art's construction are shown over the course of several days, concluding with the dismantling puja- a ceremony in which the mandala is destroyed and its sand scattered in a local body of water to disperse the blessings of the Medicine Buddha. Background of Tibetan culture, and the environmental and human rights impact of the Chinese government's invasion of Tibet are explained in an interview with Geshe Lharampa Lobzang Samdup.
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Two different Signed Limited Edition Art Postcards by John N. Campbell, "Visualize" and "Mandala" PLUS Streaming download of "Hidden World: Tibetan Sand Mandala." A 30-minute documentary about a group of Buddhist Monks that travel the world constructing Sand Mandalas- a type of ritual artwork. They explain the purpose of the sand mandala's construction and ritual dismantling. The intricate details of this beautiful piece of visual art's construction are shown over the course of several days, concluding with the dismantling puja- a ceremony in which the mandala is destroyed and its sand scattered in a local body of water to disperse the blessings of the Medicine Buddha. Background of Tibetan culture, and the environmental and human rights impact of the Chinese government's invasion of Tibet are explained in an interview with Geshe Lharampa Lobzang Samdup.
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Limited Edition DVD, "Li: The Patterns of Nature" and other films by John N. Campbell. A compilation of award winning short films by the acclaimed experimental filmmaker. Includes work that received the Best Cinematography Award at the 2008 Ann Arbor Film Festival. PLUS Streaming download of "Hidden World: Tibetan Sand Mandala." A 30-minute documentary about a group of Buddhist Monks that travel the world constructing Sand Mandalas- a type of ritual artwork. They explain the purpose of the sand mandala's construction and ritual dismantling. The intricate details of this beautiful piece of visual art's construction are shown over the course of several days, concluding with the dismantling puja- a ceremony in which the mandala is destroyed and its sand scattered in a local body of water to disperse the blessings of the Medicine Buddha. Background of Tibetan culture, and the environmental and human rights impact of the Chinese government's invasion of Tibet are explained in an interview with Geshe Lharampa Lobzang Samdup.
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Patron Credit in the completed Dolphin Intelligence Documentary PLUS one Signed Limited Edition DVD "Li: The Patterns of Nature" and other films by John N. Campbell. A compilation of award winning short films by the acclaimed experimental filmmaker. Includes work that received the Best Cinematography Award at the 2008 Ann Arbor Film Festival. PLUS Streaming Download of "Hidden World: Tibetan Sand Mandala." A 30-minute documentary about a group of Buddhist Monks that travel the world constructing Sand Mandalas- a type of ritual artwork. They explain the purpose of the sand mandala's construction and ritual dismantling. The intricate details of this beautiful piece of visual art's construction are shown over the course of several days, concluding with the dismantling puja- a ceremony in which the mandala is destroyed and its sand scattered in a local body of water to disperse the blessings of the Medicine Buddha. Background of Tibetan culture, and the environmental and human rights impact of the Chinese government's invasion of Tibet are explained in an interview with Geshe Lharampa Lobzang Samdup.
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One General Admission to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD; PLUS a Patron Credit in the completed Dolphin Intelligence Documentary; PLUS one Signed Limited Edition DVD "Li: The Patterns of Nature" and other films by John N. Campbell. A compilation of award winning short films by the acclaimed experimental filmmaker. Includes work that received the Best Cinematography Award at the 2008 Ann Arbor Film Festival. PLUS Two different Signed Limited Edition Art Postcards by John N. Campbell, "Visualize" and "Mandala." PLUS Streaming Download of "Hidden World: Tibetan Sand Mandala." A 30-minute documentary about a group of Buddhist Monks that travel the world constructing Sand Mandalas- a type of ritual artwork. They explain the purpose of the sand mandala's construction and ritual dismantling. The intricate details of this beautiful piece of visual art's construction are shown over the course of several days, concluding with the dismantling puja- a ceremony in which the mandala is destroyed and its sand scattered in a local body of water to disperse the blessings of the Medicine Buddha. Background of Tibetan culture, and the environmental and human rights impact of the Chinese government's invasion of Tibet are explained in an interview with Geshe Lharampa Lobzang Samdup. (Travel and Hotel accommodations not included).
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One 18 x 23 1/2 inch Acrylic Painting. Signed, One of a kind Artwork depicting an Earth-like Planet from Space. Impasto style painting depicts oceans, land forms and cloud formations (Donor pays shipping cost); PLUS "Special Thanks to" Patron Credit in the completed Dolphin Intelligence Documentary; PLUS one Signed LimIted Edition DVD "Li: The Patterns of Nature" and other films by John N. Campbell. A compilation of award winning short films by the acclaimed experimental filmmaker. Includes work that received the Best Cinematography Award at the 2008 Ann Arbor Film Festival. PLUS Two different Signed Limited Edition Art Postcards by John N. Campbell, "Visualize" and "Mandala" PLUS Streaming Download of "Hidden World: Tibetan Sand Mandala." A 30-minute documentary about a group of Buddhist Monks that travel the world constructing Sand Mandalas- a type of ritual artwork. They explain the purpose of the sand mandala's construction and ritual dismantling. The intricate details of this beautiful piece of visual art's construction are shown over the course of several days, concluding with the dismantling puja- a ceremony in which the mandala is destroyed and its sand scattered in a local body of water to disperse the blessings of the Medicine Buddha. Background of Tibetan culture, and the environmental and human rights impact of the Chinese government's invasion of Tibet are explained in an interview with Geshe Lharampa Lobzang Samdup.
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John N. Campbell is a filmmaker and TV producer who graduated from the Experimental Animation program at California Institute of the Arts in 1993. He has produced dozens of films and TV programs many of which have won awards at major film festivals and been screened internationally at film festivals, on the internet, PBS affiliates and Independent TV stations.
Awards:
Kodak/Filmcraft Imaging Award for Best Cinematography Ann Arbor Film Festival, Director's Choice Award Black Maria Film Festival, Bronze Apple Nat'l Educational Media Network, Videographer's Award of Distinction, Honorable Mention Humboldt Film Festival, Honorable Mention Rochester International Film Festival, Honorable Mention Northeastern PA Film Festival, PIFVA Subsidy Grant Awards 1988, 1996, 2007.
Festivals, Screenings & Broadcasts:
Cinefest 2011, Philadelphia Stories seasons 7 & 8, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Vila do Conde International Short Film Festival, Big Muddy Film Festival, NEMO Film Festival, Black Maria Film Festival, Humboldt Film Festival, Philadelphia Festival of Independents, The Kitchen, Collective for Living Cinema, Medicine Wheel Film Festival, Algonquin Film Festival, Fortress of the Arts Short Film Festival, Video Works, Barnsdall Art Park, Rogue's Gallery, CalArts Bijou Theater, Northwest Film Center, L.A. Freewaves Videoforum, Pop Ambient, Rochester International Film Festival, Northeast PA Filmmakers Society, WHYY, WYBE, WQEX, DCTV, DUTV