THE SPIRIT OF TIBET : The Life and World of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

THE SPIRIT OF TIBET is an intimate glimpse into the life and world of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991). This was the first feature film on his life and much of the footage and sound from this film was used in the videos that followed. This unique portrait tells Khyentse Rinpoche's story 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 the Dalai Lama who speaks candidly about his own spiritual life. 46 minutes, narrated by Richard Gere with musical arrangement by Philip Glass.