What is Paragami?

Paragami is both a creative documentary film and a non-profit platform dedicated to sharing the lived experiences, teachings, and strength of women and LGBTQI practitioners in Buddhism across Southeast Asia.

The word Paragami comes from Pali and means “one who has gone to the other shore.”
Traditionally used to describe enlightened beings, the title honors the women and queer monastics who are forging their own paths inside deeply patriarchal structures, transforming them quietly from within.

Through cinema, storytelling, and community programs, Paragami seeks to:

• offer new ways of seeing spiritual life

• preserve and share teachings that rarely reach Western audiences

• support monastic communities on the ground

• create inclusive, non-commercial mindfulness spaces in Europe

• explore the intersection of spirituality, gender, ecology, and social justice

Paragami is built on generosity and accessibility — all educational resources, Dharma texts, interviews, and events are offered for free.