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BuddhaFest: Heart & Mind Film Festival
Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA | Get Directions »
$12.50
The 3rd annual BuddhaFest: Meditation Nation runs from June 14-17 at Spectrum Theatre in Rosslyn and is the only film festival in the country that also features speakers and live music. Event co-founder Gabriel Reira says "you don't have to be Buddhist to attend. All are invited who believe that living with kindness and compassion is a good idea." Speakers include: Tara Brach, Jonathan Foust, Congressman Tim Ryan, Rick Hanson, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Sharon Salzberg and many others. Special musical guest, Krishna Das will be in concert at Historic Sixth and I Synagogue on Sun, June 18 at 8 pm. Visit: www.BuddhaFest.org for tickets, schedule and start times.
Event Details
| Where | Artisphere 1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209 (Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent St at the corner of Wilson Blvd.) |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 6:00 pm–10:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://www.BuddhaFest.org |
| Phone | 786-208-7157 |
| BuddhaFestDC@gmail.org | |
| Price | From $12.50 per event to $185 for a 4-day pass |
| Tickets | Buy Tickets |
More About Artisphere
Artisphere connects artists and audiences through an eclectic mix of arts programming. The facility provides visitors with insight into the creative process, allowign them to engage in artistic experiences ranging from contemporary visual art, live music and theatre to new media, film and dance. Artisphere is located two blocks away from the Rosslyn Metro (blue/orange), and within walking distance of Georgetown. Admission to Artisphere and all of its visual art galleries is free, although there is a charge for ticketed events. Artisphere offers free parking for its patrons on weekday evenings after 5pm, as well as all day on weekends.
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