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"The Buddha" is an interesting, PBS documentary tracing the life story of the Buddha. It is good for an introduction to Buddhist mythology, but could benefit from a bit more depth. Through the use of animation and interviews with figures such as the Dalai Lama, the documentary explains what Buddhists believe the Buddha went through, and what ...
Mar 29, 2010 · If Buddhism ranks among the three most accomplished missionary religions of the world (along with Christianity and Islam), then the filmmaker David Grubin can well be considered a successful...
- Seven Wonders Of The Buddhist World. Journey with us as we explore the seven wonders of the Buddhist world. Hosted by Bettany Hughes, this documentary will take you to some of the most famous ancient and modern sites associated with Buddhism, from Bodh Gaya in India to Wat Pho Temple in Thailand and Hsi Lai Temple in Los Angeles, California.
- The Buddha. This documentary explores the life of the Buddha, a mystery Indian sage who reputedly attained enlightenment while sitting under a vast fig tree.
- Samsara. Samsara is a nonverbal, guided meditation that takes you on an exploration of the human experience. From the mundane to the miraculous, it shows how energy is ever-changing and explores our spirituality and humanity as we move through life’s ups and downs.
- Tulku. Tulku, a 2009 documentary, explores the unique story of five Tulkus or reincarnated Tibetan Buddhist teachers born in the western world following Tibet’s Buddhist diaspora.
This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion.
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This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion.
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Apr 6, 2010 · “The Buddha,” in keeping with its unadorned title, is a simple, straightforward introduction to the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Written and directed by Mr. Grubin, it’s broken ...
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The Buddha: Directed by David Grubin. With Richard Gere, Blair Brown, The Dalai Lama, Mark Epstein. After 400 BC, a new philosophy was born in South east Asia, generated from the ideas of Buddha, a mysterious Prince from Nepal who gained enlightenment while he sat under a large, shapely fig tree.
