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Buddhism

D. Spaulding

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4. I saw the Buddhist and spiritual elements of the film when I first saw it.

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 11:33 PM

6 hrs ago

I used to remark to friends that I thought it was one of the more serious, and redeeming films of all time, with very weighty subject matter, cloaked in a comedy. Some of my acquaintances understood it that way as well, while others I think, missed the point.

I've seen some estimates that Murray's character may have relived the same day for something like 33 years. It's just fascinating to consider the whole concept of that premise, and very thought provoking. Still one of my favorites of all time.
Happy Groundhog day to all.

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Groundhog Day the movie is a Buddhist parable for our times. (24,000th post) [View all] usonian 7 hrs ago OP

Thanks for this post..a milestone for you and a different perspective for me. I've never seen this movie but I will now Deuxcents 6 hrs ago #1

It's an annual tradition at our house! unblock 6 hrs ago #3

Happy Groundhog Day 🌺 Deuxcents 6 hrs ago #5

Wasn't *yesterday* Groundhog Day? Is it every day now? unblock 6 hrs ago #7

One of my faves! buzzycrumbhunger 6 hrs ago #2

I'll have to see what I've missed Deuxcents 6 hrs ago #6

I saw the Buddhist and spiritual elements of the film when I first saw it. D. Spaulding 6 hrs ago #4