Frederick Marx

Can the Culture of Tibet Still Be Saved?

George Heymont | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sanskrit, Mao Tse-Tung, Stongde Monastery, Dalai Lama, Journey From Zanskar, Ngawang Choephel, Pakistan, Tibet, Rick Ray, Geshe Lobsang Dhamchoe, China, Mount Everest, Frederick Marx, Tibet in Song, Afghanistan, India, Richard Gere, Buddhism, Shinku Pass, Himalayas, Dharmsala, Manali, Arts News
George Heymont

Two new documentaries show the cultural impact of Communist China's efforts to suppress the culture of Tibet. Each is fascinating in its own right. Together, they make a powerful statement about the importance of cultural identity.

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One Chicago Cellist Plus One Dalai Lama Equals a World of Compassion

Esther J. Cepeda | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Compassion Rising, Dalai Lama, Michael Fitzpatrick, Pick Staiger, World Peace, Northwestern University, Graeme Sharrock NPPA, Melbourne Australia, Parliament of the World?S Religions, Victor Yampolsky, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Cello Player, Journey From Zanskar, Frederick Marx, Chicago News
Esther J. Cepeda

Michael Fitzpatrick on playing with His Holiness: "It's a very specific frequency he resides in, it's an extremely high vibration, but a really heavy grounded vibration at the same time."

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Hoop Dreams Filmmaker Makes The Journey From Zanskar Via Chicago

Esther J. Cepeda | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Michael Fitzpatrick, Zanskar Movie, Dalai Lama, Journey From Zanskar, Hoop Dreams, Gates-Agee-Hoop-Dreams, Tibet, Frederick Marx, Zanskar, Buddhism, China Tibet, Buddhist Monks, Harold Ramis, Chicago News
Esther J. Cepeda

15 years since bringing us the critically acclaimed documentary Hoop Dreams, Frederick Marx is again giving us the opportunity to study how people sacrifice in order to gain.

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