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The Message of the Tibetans

The Message of the Tibetans

Jan 01, 1966 · 1h 42m

Rated 9.5 out of 10

Director

Arnaud Desjardins

Overview

In 1963, for the first time, the Dalai Lama allowed a Westerner, Desjardins, to film the heart of the Tibetan tradition. These two films were originally shown on French television in the 1960's and are a wonderful testimony, revealing some of Tibet's foremost masters as they were then. It includes footage of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, the Sixteenth Karmapa, Dudjom Rinpoche, Ling Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, Sakya Trizin, and the yogis Apo Rinpoche and Lopon Sonam Zangpo. "These portraits of the legendary Tibetan masters are not simply a unique historical record, not only a stunning and moving inspiration for now and for the future, but an extraordinary testimony, a treasure." Sogyal Rinpoche.

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About The Message of the Tibetans

What is The Message of the Tibetans about?

In 1963, for the first time, the Dalai Lama allowed a Westerner, Desjardins, to film the heart of the Tibetan tradition. These two films were originally shown on French television in the 1960's and are a wonderful testimony, revealing some of Tibet's foremost masters as they were then. It includes footage of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, the Sixteenth Karmapa, Dudjom Rinpoche, Ling Rinpoche, Chatral…

When was The Message of the Tibetans released?

The Message of the Tibetans was released on January 1, 1966.

How long is The Message of the Tibetans?

The Message of the Tibetans runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who directed The Message of the Tibetans?

The Message of the Tibetans was directed by Arnaud Desjardins.

Who is in the cast of The Message of the Tibetans?

The cast of The Message of the Tibetans includes His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizen (Self), Tenzin Gyatso (Self), Arnaud Desjardins (Self), Dilgo Khyentse (Self) and Vajradhara Tai Situ Rinpoche (Self).

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