Souls of Zen follows Buddhist priests through the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that killed nearly 20,000 people in Japan in March 2011. This film presents perspectives on the important roles Buddhism played in the care of those lost or bereaved in the aftermath of the 3/11 disaster.

Free and open to the public though donations are encouraged to support the Buttonwood Tree. The Buddhist Film Festival is a course offered by the New England Institute for Buddhist Studies. Please join us for a lively post- film discussion.