Peaceful Warrior

Peaceful Warrior is a 2006 drama film directed by Victor Salva and written by Kevin Bernhardt based on the novel Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. Set at U.C. Berkeley, the film stars Scott Mechlowicz as a troubled but talented gymnast who meets a spiritual guide.

Socrates, prodded by the impatient and defiant Dan, gives the boy a series of tasks and lessons. The central concept of Socs philosophy is this that one must live entirely in the present moment. Other ideas include the related notion that at no time is nothing going on and the idea that an appropriate time exists for fighting and another for abstaining from violence. These lessons are conveyed through practical lessons, long contemplation, and one spectacular mystical experience. Dan gradually learns to appreciate every moment to view the journey toward a goal as more meaningful and significant than the attainment to pay attention to that which he is doing thus increasing his gymnastic prowess and to a slightly lesser extent control himself. Throughout the lesson, Dan learns virtually nothing about his mentor, other than the philosophy, Socrates belief that service is the most noble action possible hence his choice to work as a car serviceman, and the presence of another protg.This protg, a woman of Dans own age named Joy, has learned and integrated Socrates philosophy into her life, to the extent that she seems as wise as Socrates himself. Dan attempts to ask her for information regarding Socrates, but receives little. Joy treats Dan indulgently, though she evidently respects him. ........

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