Movie Description
Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
(2011)Overview
CRAZY WISDOM explores the arrival of Tibetan Buddhism in America through the story of Chögyam Trungpa, who landed in the U.S. in 1970. Trungpa became renowned for translating ancient Buddhist concepts into language and ideas that Westerners could understand and shattered preconceived notions about how an enlightened teacher should behave. Initially rejected, his teachings are now recognized by western philosophers and spiritual leaders as authentic and profound.
Featured Crew
- Director : Johanna Demetrakas
- Producer : Johanna Demetrakas,Lisa Leeman
- Editor : Kate Amend,Johanna Demetrakas
- Cast : Chögyam Trungpa,Pema Chödrön,Ram Dass,Allen Ginsberg,Diana Mukpo,Gesar Mukpo,Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche,Robert Thurman
Cast
Self (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleCrazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Status Released
Release Information
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2011-11-25
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 26m
Revenue₹ 86202
Homepagehttp://crazywisdomthemovie.com/
Production CompaniesBuddhist Broadcasting Foundation
Genres
- Documentary
