Movie Description
The Dalai Lama's Gift
(2025)Overview
In 1981, a Buddhist monk teaching at the University of Madison, Wisconsin, made the bold request of the Dalai Lama to come and perform a rare ritual, never before done outside of India or Tibet: the Kalachakra, among the highest of the Buddhist tantric teachings. In just a few months, with a team of dedicated students, and cameras rolling, they constructed a temple and organized an event for over a thousand spiritual seekers, in a cornfield outside Madison. The incredible footage was tucked away in the Smithsonian vaults, until now. What unfolds is the story of a powerful ritual, its impact on the people that made it happen, and the meaning behind this ancient initiation.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ed Bastian
- Cast : Tenzin Gyatso
Cast
Facts
Original TitleThe Dalai Lama's Gift
Status Released
Release Information
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2025-02-22
Original Language
Runtime 01h 16m
Homepagehttps://saifff.org/events/the-dalai-lamas-gift-2025/
Genres
- Documentary