An international epic will explain the role of Karma in the lives of Tiger Woods and Michael Jackson as well as everyday people battling odds from cancer to the credit crunch.

NEW YORK, March 4 /PRNewswire/ — As the world continues to analyze the apology of Tiger Woods as well as the death of Michael Jackson, the global epic “Karma: The New Revolution” will explain the role Karma has played in both of these events. Furthermore, it will highlight how Karma Yoga has helped everyday individuals overcome cancer, crime and the credit crunch.

Filmed in over a dozen countries, the film will combine the teachings of Buddhism and Eastern philosophies with key aspects of Judeo-Christianity as well as wisdom from visionaries like Franklin, Einstein, Gandhi, Jung, Russell, Sagan, Nietzsche and their peers.

The film’s Presenter and one of the only Buddhist-Brahmins in the West, Acharya Zen elaborates, “Although the word ‘Karma’ has become a part of the pop culture lexicon, few really understand all that it entails. In fact, Karma and Redemption go hand in hand and in Verse 173 of The Dhammapadas, the Buddha states that ‘a person who makes amends for his mistakes can light up the world like the moon merging from the clouds’. This suggests that Tiger Woods can redeem himself by following the Buddha’s last words ‘Appo Deepo Bhava’ or ‘Be a lamp unto yourself’”.

Acharya Zen adds, “Similarly, instead of merely mourning the death of the King of Pop, we should focus on the lessons we can learn from his life. The film will also discuss the heroic ’Karma mindset’ embraced by our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, the film will highlight the Karmic Law of Detachment which can cushion the Law of Attraction by cultivating contentment over craving in light of the recent recession.”

“Karma: The New Revolution” will be released on March 15th and exclusive previews are available at www.RightKarma.net

Acharya Zen is one of the only Buddhist Brahmins from the West who hails from the distinguished lineage that authored and maintained most of the Buddhist and Hindu scriptures over the millennia. He uniquely combines Eastern spirituality with Western Motivational Speaking and can be visited at AcharyaZen.com and AcharyaZen.org.

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This Big Buddha can be found in The Htilommio Temple in Bagan, Myanmar.

Above is the giant Leshan Buddha built during the Tang Dynasty around the seventh century.  It is carved where the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers in the southern part of the Sichuan province of China meet. The giant stone Buddha faces toward Mount Eimi and the rivers flow below his feet. It is the largest stone Buddha carving on the planet.

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Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of Buddha which are referred to as “Dharma” or “the Dharma.”  Buddhist believe they are on a spiritual quest to attain a state of complete enlightenment known as Nirvana.

Over time the Buddhist religion has evolved, fractured and adapted as the religion spread to the continent of Asia and around the globe.  There are three main sects of Buddhism today along with several smaller variants of the religion.

These different Buddhist religions are all united under some core Buddhist principles. In each, the Buddha is considered the spiritual leader.  The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are core principles and philosophies of the faith.  All believe that Buddhahood is the highest possible state that can be achieved.

The Theravada or “doctrine of the Elders” was established around 300 BC.  This religion centered around the teachings of Buddha and encouraged it’s followers to use meditation as a means to teach the mind and eliminate suffering with the ultimate goal of reaching Nirvana.  Theravada Buddhism established the canon of Buddhist teachings and the Ten Precepts which govern the lifestyle of Buddhist monks.

This discipline of Buddhism originated in India and moved through southeast Asia into Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, Vietnam and other Asian countries.  As this form of Buddhism was embraced by the indigenous people, the Theravada was altered to incorporate the religious beliefs of the various geographic regions. It is still practiced in Laos, Sri Lanka and Cambodia today.

Mahayana, or Eastern Buddhism, expands the Pali Canon and includes other religious philosophies and texts that encourage altruism and the need to live a life of universal compassion.  These beliefs are central to their concept of an “Awakened mind.”  Practiced primarily in China, Korea and Japan, Mahayana Buddhism incorporates elements of mysticism and cosmology.

Mahayana Buddhism itself has divided into two main sects.  Zen Buddhism, which focuses more on internalization of the spiritual path and self-reliance and Pure Land Buddhism which teaches that dedication to the Amitabha Buddha is required to reach Nirvana. Although deeply influenced by Mahayana Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism or Vajrayana is another distinct discipline of the Buddhist faith.

Referred to as Tantric Buddhism, Vajrayana incorporates text and scriptures from both Mahayana and Theraveda Buddhism along with Buddhist Tantras.  A major difference of Vajrayana Buddhism is that it teaches that Buddhahood can be achieved in a single life time without need for reincarnation.

The Path to Enlightenment and Buddhahood is the most significant difference between the various Buddhist disciplines.  While all believe in the core principles of meditation and spiritual questing guided by the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, the attainment of Nirvana varies considerably.

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Cut the love of self, like an autumn lotus, with thy hand! Cherish the road of peace. Nirvana has been shown by Sugata (Buddha).

- Buddha

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As the Fletcher makes straight his arrow, a wise man makes straight his trembling and unsteady thought, which is difficult to guard, difficult to hold back.

Buddha

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