An older documentary about the process of finding and recognizing the 17th Karmapa

In an interesting short film about Jamyang Khyentse Lödro, a well known practitioner who was knowledgeable and skilled in all the major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Even though he wasn’t as well known in the west, he was responsible for influencing many teachers and was a big proponent of the Rime movement. It features interviews with some of his former students. The documentary is entitled “Remebering the Masters.”

A new film is being developed called “Thongdral: Liberation through seeing,” which focuses on the sacred arts created by the Karmapa. Here is some information about the Karmapas endorsement of the film:

This theatrical documentary has the active support and guidance of His Holiness Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Karmapa.The Karmapa is the traditional leader of the Karma Kagyu, one of the major branches of Tibetan Buddhism. The first Karmapa was the original Tibetan master to intentionally take rebirth.

The film is being made by experienced professionals: a producer/director who has made more than 60 documentaries, a Visual Effects producer who has won two Oscars, and talented cinematographers.

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To support this film, click here. The current fundraising campaign has only 3 days left.

This interesting documentary shows the transition period for a young man living in Finland, before he moves to Thailand to ordain as a Buddhist monk. It shows his relationships with his sisters, and how everyone works through understanding and accepting his decision to leave.

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Reincarnation is an interesting topic in the west in that it’s often not really covered, going against most western beliefs. For many who are new to Buddhism or even those who have been exploring it for many years, reinarnation is a topic that isn’t always easy to understand. I found some interesting documentaries that others might find interesting, who are “poking” around in this topic

View on Reincarnation Historically

This documentary covers where reincarnation sits historically in cultures, which surprisingly converged with the Greek philosophers like Socrates, Pythogoreas and Aristotle

Remembering Past Lives

A documentary that covers people who say they can remember their past lives, with researches that present arguments to try argue against them

Milarepa is one of Tibet’s most celebrated Yogi’s. He was well known for enduring very strict austeries, like mediting with barely any clothes in ice freezing caves and only ocassionally eating nettles to sustain himself. Due to his determination, he was able to attain englightenment in one lifetime.

This documentary with Nubpa Rinpoche covers a pilgrimage to the meditation sites that Jetsun Milarepa performed his practices and provides insight into this great yogi.

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While Buddhism today is mainly seen in East Asian and South East Asian countries, Buddhism originated in India. While Buddhism has made a resurgence in India in the past couple decades, Buddhism had for the most part left in India for many years. This interesting excerpt from “The Story of India” explains how Buddhism began in India, and the place it now takes in modern India. Continue reading →

One of my favorite documentaries, Yogis of Tibet documents the lives of various yogis from the Drikung Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In an attempt by the filmmakers to show elite practitioners who are decreasing in size, it’s a inspiring documentary about these practitioners and those they’ve influenced.

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