Documentaries
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SHORT CUT TO NIRVANA by Maurizio Benazzo & Nick Day 85-min. DVD #SHCUNI - $ 29.95 We enjoyed Shortcut to Nirvana movie enough to include it in our catalog, even though it focuses on a mostly Hindu gathering of 70 million spiritual pilgrims (though the Dalai Lama is featured). This is a fun, spunky documentary with unforgettable images (the yogi who lifts a man with his penis. Really.) More ... | |
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TIBET: A BUDDHIST TRILOGY by Graham Coleman 134-min. DVD. #TIBUDV - $ 29.95 This wonderful documentary played to international acclaim, first in its longer form, and again in its recent release. From a portrait of the Dalai Lama, to an unprecedented revelation of the mystical inner world of monastic life and an unflinching depiction of the moving response to a death, this extraordinary film takes you on an intimate journey deep into the heart of Buddhist culture. More ... | |
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TIBET: Cry of the Snow Lion DVD NOTE: This item is only compatible with U.S. (Region 1) or multi-region players. 104-minute DVD, plus 60 min. of bonus features.104-minute DVD, plus 60 min. of bonus features. #TICRDV - $ 29.95 Exceptionally fine DVD of the highly praised, award-winning feature-length documentary, with over an hour of new bonus footage. Contains rare historical film, undercover images and recent footage including outstanding interviews that show what exactly is happening in Tibet. One of the best films we've seen. More ... | |
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TIBETAN TRINITY: Life, Death, Time film by Vladan Mijatovic Zivojnov, with Kalu Rinpoche, Jamgon Kontrul, and the Dalai Lama 130-min., 2-DVD set. #TITRDV - $ 40.00 This moving, interesting film features: the first public appearances of the new incarnation of Kalu Rinpoche, with initations by HH Sakya Trizin; Manjushri Initiation; 49 days of funeral pujas in Sikkim for Jamgon Kontrul; and a unique Kalachakra initiation for world peace by HH Dalai Lama in a territory specially opened for this occasion at Mt. Kailash. Part of the proceeds go to the Tibetan Nun Project. More ... | |
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VAJRASATTVA PRACTICE DVD by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche 2-DVD set #VAPRDV - $ 36.00 Vajrasattva is manifested through loving kindness, compassion and wisdom to benefit all beings. Vajrasattva's main aspiration is to purify negativities and obscurations that prevent us from experiencing and realizing the profound nature and reality. Purification and realization are not separate endeavors. Purification leads to realization, and realization of the true nature of mind is purification. In these talks Rinpoche provides detailed instructions on the Vajrasattva practice, including an extensive teaching on the four powers that are necessary for purification (support, applying the antidote, regret and resolve or turning away). Furthermore, Rinpoche also teaches three levels of Vajrasattva practice: outer (Kriya tantra), inner (Charya Tantra) and secret (Yoga Tantra). | |
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VAJRA SKY OVER TIBET film by John Bush 89-min. DVD. #VASKDV - $ 24.95 Of the many films of Tibet, we found this one outstanding in its detailed, extensive, and gorgeous explorations in the Jokhang, Shigatse, Norbulingka, Shalu, Ganden, the unfurling of the giant Drepung thangka, and so much more. Consistently interesting and illuminating. More ... | |
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VOICES IN EXILE DVD by Tenzin Wangden Andrugtsang 65-min. DVD #VOEXDV - $ 29.95 Most film on Tibet is by Westerners: this Tibetan-directed movie presents the Tibetan exile community from the Tibetan point of view. Filled with frank, inspiring accounts of life in exile. More ... | |
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THE YOGIS OF TIBET: A Film for Posterity by Jehm Films with the cooperation with Monks of the Drikung Kagyu Tradition. 1 1/2 hr. DVD. #YOTIDV - $ 29.95 A remarkable film--it is a moving experience to watch these hermits speaking about their mystical lives. More ... | |