Carving the Divine - Buddhist Sculptors of Japan with Q&A

The film showing will begin at 8 PM. The film runs for about an hour and a half. Q&A will follow with the producer, writer, and director Yujiro Seki. Tickets can be pre-ordered for $8. Tickets will also be available at the door for a $10 suggested donation. Proceeds will go directly to the director of the film to support the film distribution campaign.

Screening for the first time in Rochester, including Q&A with Yujiro Seki: writer, director, and producer of Carving the Divine! Experience the 1,400 year old tradition of the Busshi, classically trained sculptors responsible for creating the marvelous and enduring works of Japanese Buddhist statuary. My friend Yujiro Seki has put his blood, sweat, and tears into this film and finally it is ready for presentation worldwide! This is an unprecedented look into an elite and ancient tradition that continues into the present day.

Light refreshments will…