Spirit of Tibet: Journey to Enlightenment, The Life and World of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

199846 min 5 secFilm: Documentary

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Direction: Matthieu Ricard

Production: Gabriella MartinelliShechen Rabjam RinpocheVivian KurzJane Morrison

Script: Matthieu RicardRudy Wurlitzer

Co-produced by Martinelli Productions Inc. and Schechen Inc.

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The Spirit of Tibet is an intimate glimpse into the life and world of one of Tibet's most revered 20th-century teachers: Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991). A writer, poet and meditation master, Khyentse Rinpoche was an inspiration to all who encountered him. His many students throughout the world included the Dalai Lama. This unique portrait tells Khyentse Rinpoche's story from birth to death... to rebirth--from his escape following China's invasion of Tibet to his determination to preserve and transmit Buddhist teachings far and wide. His life leads us on a journey revealing the wonders of Tibet's art, ritual, philosophy and sacred dance. Along with rarely photographed areas of Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal, this film features interviews with the Dalai Lama, who speaks candidly about his own spiritual life. Director Matthieu Ricard--noted French photographer, Buddhist monk and best-selling author--travelled with Khyentse Rinpoche for over 14 years.

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Subject categories


  • Developing Countries > AsiaReligionTibet
  • Foreign Countries > Asia
  • Religion, Beliefs and Ethics > BuddhismPortraits

Credits


director
Matthieu Ricard
camera
Matthieu Ricard
producer
Gabriella Martinelli
executive producer
Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche
co-producer
Vivian Kurz
Jane Morrison
script
Matthieu Ricard
Rudy Wurlitzer
editing
Jane Morrison
sound editing
Alan Perkins
re-recording
Alan Perkins
narrator
Richard Gere