Discovering Buddhism (Video 2004)

"Awakening the limitless potential of your mind, achieving all peace and happiness." This thirteen-part teaching series touches on all the vital points of Tibetan Buddhism as presented in ... See full summary »

Director:

Christina Lundberg

Stars:

Richard Gere, Keanu Reeves, The Dalai Lama

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Gere	...	Himself - Host
Keanu Reeves	...	Himself - Host
The Dalai Lama	...	Himself - Teacher
Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche	...	Himself - Teacher
Ribur Rinpoche	...	Himself - Teacher (as Venerable Ribur Rinpoche)
Yeshe Lama	...	Himself - Teacher
Lama Zopa Rinpoche	...	Himself - Teacher
George Churinoff	...	Himself - Teacher (as Venerable George Churinoff)
Venerable Thubten Donrub	...	Himself - Teacher
Venerable Robina Cortin	...	Herself - Teacher
Thubten Chodron	...	Herself - Teacher (as Venerable Thubten Chodron)
Karin Valham	...	Herself - Teacher (as Venerable Karin Valham)
Sangye Khadro	...	Herself - Teacher (as Venerable Sangye Khadro)
Sarah Thresher	...	Herself - Teacher (as Venerable Sarah Thresher)
Rene Feusi	...	Himself - Teacher (as Venerable Rene Feusi)

Storyline

"Awakening the limitless potential of your mind, achieving all peace and happiness." This thirteen-part teaching series touches on all the vital points of Tibetan Buddhism as presented in the Gelug Lineage of the Dalai Lama's tradition. Hosted by Richard Gere and Keanu Reeves, the series includes teachings with some of the great Tibetan lamas of our time as well as experienced Western teachers. Each video also contains personal interviews with student practitioners. A clear and accessible presentation of the Mahayana path for both beginners and experienced students, the series is an excellent resource whether it is used on its own, in conjunction with the Discovering Buddhism courses taught at FPMT centers, or with Discovering Buddhism at Home: An FPMT Correspondence Program. It is also a perfect gift for friends and family who may want to learn more about Buddhism.

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Plot Keywords:

buddhism | fpmt | lama | tibetan buddhism | mahayana | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Mongolian

Release Date:

1 January 2004 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dharam Vision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

346 min

Color:

Color

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