The nature of reality itself—beyond the "supreme fiction" of epistemology, ontology and linguistics— preoccupies this lyrical masterpiece by Wallace Stevens.| The Culturium
Anonymous fourteenth-century text, "The Cloud of Unknowing", is the glory of English mysticism and a useful guide to finding union with God.| The Culturium
Rainer Maria Rilke's "Letters to a Young Poet" urge his young correspondent to turn within and embrace solitude in order to reveal his creative muse.| The Culturium
Pavel Lungin's "The Island" is a deeply moving parable, which combines the realities of Russian everyday life with monastic ritual.| The Culturium
The monasteries of Meteora in the region of Greece is a spectacular monastery located atop Mount Pirchiriano and home to the Rosminian fathers.| The Culturium
The radical mystical teachings of Mary Magdalene, the young woman in search of a new way of being and living at one with God.| The Culturium
Carol Raphael reviews Gunda & The Velvet Queen, two uniquely stunning films examining the intimate lives of a humble sow and a majestic snow leopard.| The Culturium
Philip Gröning's 'Into Great Silence' is an elegant & experiential contemplation on the power of stillness & the hermitic path.| The Culturium
"Le Grand Voyage" beautifully explores the relationship and experiences of a father and son as they drive through seven countries on pilgrimage to Mecca.| The Culturium
Alice Koller's "An Unknown Woman" is a timeless examination of issues surrounding self-worth, identity & how to live a meaningful life.| The Culturium
Shūsaku Endō's "Silence" explores the theme of a silent God, who accompanies a believer into extreme adversity & religious persecution.| The Culturium
Spiros Stathoulopoulos' "Meteora" is the simple and yet exquisitely beautiful tale of the forbidden relationship between a Greek monk and a Russian nun.| The Culturium
Edward A. Burger's stunning documentary on the Buddhist hermit masters of China’s Zhongnan Mountains.| The Culturium