Destroyer of illusion : the secret world of a Tibetan Lama
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Oakland, Calif : Festival Media, 2006.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver La Farge - Media | DVD 294.343 Des | Checked Out | April 25, 2024 |
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Published
Oakland, Calif : Festival Media, 2006.
Language
English
UPC
857330001029
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a documentary film in 1989.
General Note
"Films from the International Buddhist Film Festival"--Container.
General Note
Companion book: Lord of the dance by Richard Kohn.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Jorg Jeshel ; editor, Noun Serra ; music,
Participants/Performers
Narrator, Richard Gere.
Description
Film focuses on the ancient Mani-Rimdu festival of "awakening" and on Trulshik Rinpoche, the spiritual leader of the region whose name means "destroyer of illusion." Rinpoche goes from his home in Thubten Chöling to Chiwong Monastery to preside over the festival.
System Details
DVD format; all regions; NTSC; stereo.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Buddhism -- Nepal -- Rituals.
Buddhist dance -- Nepal.
Dance -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
Documentary films.
Mani Rimdu Festival.
Nonfiction films.
Rnying-ma-pa (Sect) -- Rituals.
Steng-chen-dgon (Monastery : Thyāngboche, Nepal)
Tantric Buddhism -- Rituals.
Trulshik, -- Rinpoche, -- 1923-2011.
Video recordings.
Buddhist dance -- Nepal.
Dance -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
Documentary films.
Mani Rimdu Festival.
Nonfiction films.
Rnying-ma-pa (Sect) -- Rituals.
Steng-chen-dgon (Monastery : Thyāngboche, Nepal)
Tantric Buddhism -- Rituals.
Trulshik, -- Rinpoche, -- 1923-2011.
Video recordings.