Buddhism

Writers Who Write About Buddhism

Videos About Buddhism

• Tibetan Book of the Dead (A Way of Life/The Great Liberation) (1994)
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  Death is real, it comes without warning and it cannot be escaped. An ancient source of strength and guidance, The Tibetan Book of the Dead remains an essential teaching in the Buddhist cultures of the Himalayas. Narrated by Leonard Cohen, this enlightening two-part series explores the sacred text and boldly visualizes the afterlife according to its profound wisdom. Part 1: A Way of Life reveals the history of The Tibetan Book of the Dead and examines its traditional use in northern India, as well as its acceptance in Western hospices. Shot over a four-month period, the film contains footage of the rites and liturgies for a deceased Ladakhi elder and includes an interview with the Dalai Lama, who shares his views on the book's meaning and importance. Part 2: The Great Liberation follows an old lama and his novice monk as they guide a Himalayan villager into the afterlife using readings from The Tibetan Book of the Dead. The soul's 49-day journey towards rebirth is envisioned through actual photography of rarely seen Buddhist rituals, interwoven with groundbreaking animation by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Ishu Patel.

• Wheel of Time (1995)
  DVD, VHS
  Werner Herzog's photographed look at the largest Buddhist ritual in Bodh Gaya, India.

• Peace Is Every Step-Meditation In Action: The Life and Work of Thich Nhat Hanh (1998)
  DVD, VHS

• God and Buddha: A Dialogue (1999)
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  In this unprecedented dialogue, held at Tibet House New York, Chopra and Thurman explore the ultimate harmonies between Buddism and Vedanta.

• Robert Thurman on Buddhism (1999)
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• Life of Buddha (2001)
  DVD
  The quest for enlightenment known as Buddhism is rapidly attracting followers in the western world today. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a best-selling author and his personal appearances in the U.S draw huge crowds. Popular films such as Little Buddha (DVD, VHS), Kundun (DVD, VHS), and Seven Years in Tibet (DVD, VHS)  have also fueled American curiosity. Life of Buddha breaks new ground in revealing the fascinating story of Prince Siddhartha and his spiritual transformation into the Buddha, the great teacher who changed the entire world. This beautifully produced DVD, featuring nearly an hour of additional materials from the world’s leading Buddhist scholars and spiritual leaders, is a must-see for anyone seeking answers to life’s mysteries.