Films that inspire spirituality and mindfulness: ‘About Light and Shadows’

1. About Light and Shadows (2025)

“About Light and Shadows” is a new film exploring the power of energy vibration (the language of the Universe), the limits of scientific knowledge and the philosophical vision of the Korean spiritual teacher Master Oh. The documentary also weaves together personal experiences and insights from highly eminent scientists in the fields of astrophysics, quantum physics, neurology, molecular biology, as well as experts in the field of clinical psychology and medicine.

The film explores the life and work of Master Oh, a globally renowned Qi master and spiritual teacher, originally from South Korea, who has made it his life’s mission to guide individuals towards self-discovery and wellness. Through his distinct approach to energy healing, he has helped thousands of people across the globe transform their lives and find inner peace, health and happiness

2. A Cloud Never Dies (2022)

The story of how a humble Vietnamese monk’s wisdom and compassion were forged in the suffering of war. Thich Nhat Hanh’s path of engaged action reveals how an aspiration to serve the world can offer hope and a way forward for millions.

3. From Stress to Happiness (2020)

Alejandro was an unhappy and stressed man. In 2018 he had a unique opportunity: to travel very closely with a Buddhist monk who lived 50 years in the Himalayas and accompanied the most recognized teachers of Tibetan Buddhism. One of them is Matthieu Ricard, known as the happiest man in the world.

4. Ram Dass, Going Home (2018)

From his home on Maui, pioneering researcher, author and spiritual teacher Ram Dass reflects on love, life and death as his own days draw to a close.

5. Heal (2017) Trailer

Scientists and spiritual teachers discuss how thoughts, beliefs, and emotions impact human health and the ability to heal.

6. Tashi and the Monk (2014)

On a remote mountaintop a brave social experiment is taking place. Buddhist Monk Lobsang was trained under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama but 8 years ago he left behind a life as a spiritual teacher in the United States to create a unique community in the foothills of the Himalayas which rescues orphaned and neglected children.5-year-old Tashi is the newest arrival. Her mother recently passed away and she’s been abandoned by her alcoholic father. Wild and troubled, Tashi is struggling to find her place amongst 84 new siblings. Lobsang has channelled his own unhappy childhood into an opportunity for other ‘uninvited guests of the universe’ to avoid a similar fate. But Can the community’s love and compassion transform Tashi’s alienation and tantrums into a capacity to make her first real friend?

7.Room to Breathe (2013)

Room to Breathe is a surprising story of transformation as troubled kids in a San Francisco public middle school are introduced to the practice of mindfulness meditation. Topping the district in disciplinary suspensions, and with overcrowded classrooms creating a nearly impossible learning environment, overwhelmed administrators are left with stark choices. Do they repeat the cycle of forcing tuned out children to listen, or experiment with a set of age-old inner practices that may provide them with the social and emotional skills that they need to succeed?

8. Inner Worlds Outer Worlds (2012)

There is one vibratory field that connects all things. It has been called Akasha, Logos, the primordial OM, the music of the spheres, the Higgs field, dark energy, and a thousand other names throughout history.

9. Samsara (2012)

Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.

10. Baraka (1992)

Featuring no conventional narrative, this film presents footage of people, places and things from around the world. From chaotic cities to barren wilderness, the movie takes viewers around the globe to witness a variety of spectacles in both natural and technological realms. Detouring into former concentration camps, the production doesn’t shy away from the dark side of humanity and ultimately shows how much of the world is interconnected by both the tragedy and the vibrancy of life.