Movies by Dalai Lama
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Compassion in Emptiness (2011)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Over the course of a three-day series of teachings and a public lecture, the Dalai Lama discusses numerous Buddhist tenets, such as maintaining compassion despite the pressures of modern…
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The Buddha (2010)
Cast: Richard Gere, Dalai Lama, W.S. Merwin …
Directed by: David Grubin
Through a visual tapestry of evocative paintings and sculptures, this compelling Emmy-nominated documentary from filmmaker David Grubin explores the life of the Buddha, his quest for serenity…
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The Sun Behind the Clouds (2010)
Cast: Dalai Lama, Tenzing Sonam
Directed by: Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam
This documentary examines the clash of views among many Tibetans regarding their country's political future: Some advocate the Dalai Lama's middle way of compromise with…
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When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun (2010)
Cast: Dennis Haysbert, Richard Gere, Desmond Tutu …
Directed by: Dirk Simon
The Tibetan people's ongoing struggle for freedom is examined by director Dirk Simon in this documentary about the history of China's occupation of Tibet, and the protests, both…
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Woke Up Alive (2009)
Cast: Eyal Bartov, Mark Blacknell, Jim Brett …
Directed by: Mark Blacknell, Michael Poggenburg
Setting off on a journey to discover the real Israel, filmmakers Mark Blacknell and Michael Poggenburg travel across the country experiencing the personal stories behind the constant news of…
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Art of Peace: His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2008)
Cast: Dalai Lama
In this accessible, inspiring and often funny program, His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents a series of simple teachings positing that the key to personal happiness lies in our ability to…
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Reincarnation (2008)
Cast: Dr. Carey Williams, Dalai Lama
This intriguing A&E special investigates the topic of reincarnation, examining how various cultures throughout history have explained what happens when a person dies. Does a soul cease to…
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The Day After Peace (2008)
Cast: Kofi Annan, Dalai Lama, Angelina Jolie …
Directed by: Jeremy Gilley
Determined to change the world, Jeremy Gilley spends years trying to make 9/11 a truly meaningful Day of Peace. Gilley's efforts eventually lead him to Afghanistan, where he attempts to…
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The Unwinking Gaze (2008)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Directed by: Joshua Dugdale
With three years' worth of remarkable behind-the-scenes footage, this astonishing documentary shadows the Dalai Lama as he attempts to do the impossible -- liberate his native Tibet from…
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Jesus in India (2008)
Cast: Edward T. Martin, Dalai Lama, Ramesh Bajpai …
Directed by: Paul Davids
Although the New Testament doesn't discuss where Jesus was for 18 "hidden" years before his 30th birthday, best-selling author Edward T. Martin uses this program to present the theory…
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Sunrise/Sunset (2008)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Directed by: Vitali Mansky
A single day in the life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the leader of the Tibetan Buddhist faith, is the focus of this close-up cinematic portrait. The filmmakers follow the Dalai Lama from…
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The Devotion of Matthieu Ricard (2008)
Cast: Matthieu Ricard, Kangyur Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche …
Directed by: George Schouten, Babeth M. VanLoo
This documentary examines the life of Matthieu Ricard, who left a promising career as a geneticist in France to pursue his passion for spiritual growth. More than 30 years later, Ricard is a…
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Dancing in Amdo (2008)
Cast: Dalai Lama, Melvyn Goldstein
Directed by: Carl Cimini
The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing provide the springboard for this reexamination of the ongoing China-Tibet conundrum, with leaders on both sides outlining the obstacles to harmony and the…
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Speaks: Peace and Prosperity (2007)
Cast: Dalai Lama, Richard Gere
In this sold-out 2007 lecture recorded at Radio City Music Hall, the esteemed Dalai Lama speaks with grace and humor to a receptive audience about how all people can foster peace and create…
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In God's Name (2007)
Cast: Alexei II, Amma, Pope Benedict XVI …
Directed by: Jules Naudet, Gedeon Naudet
Asking important questions about the nature of God, this National Geographic program compiles interviews from a range of religious and spiritual leaders around the world, adding the…
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Mystical Brain (2007)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Directed by: Isabelle Raynauld
Documentary filmmaker Isabelle Raynauld profiles a groundbreaking study carried out by researchers from the University of Montreal on the potential links between mystical or spiritual states…
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Yoga for Stress Relief (2006)
Cast: Dalai Lama, Barbara Benagh
Directed by: Michael Wohl
You'll feel the stress melt away as you work through one of more than 20 customized yoga routines designed to cure whatever it is that ails you -- be it anxiety, insomnia, depression or…
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A Path to Happiness: His Holiness the Dalai Lama (2006)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Listen in as one of the world's most recognized and charismatic spiritual leaders discusses the recipe for living peacefully and joyfully in this multipart series. The key, the Dalai…
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10 Questions for the Dalai Lama (2006)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Directed by: Rick Ray
This fascinating documentary blends an interview with the Dalai Lama with a look back at the history of the spiritual leader and an exploration of the culture of the small city of Dharamsala,…
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A Closer Walk (2005)
Cast: Glenn Close, Will Smith, Bono …
Directed by: Robert Bilheimer
The first feature-length film to address the global AIDS crisis, this documentary explores the underlying causes of the disease; the relationship between health, dignity and human rights; and…
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Dalai Lama: The Soul of Tibet (2005)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Exiled from his Tibetan homeland since 1959, the Dalai Lama remains a tireless humanitarian and the spiritual and secular leader of Buddhism. Through interviews with His Holiness, activists…
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Experiencing the Soul: Before Birth, During Life, After Death (2005)
Cast: Dalai Lama, Eliot Jay Rosen
Host Eliot Jay Rosen takes viewers on a haunting journey to the cusp between life and death, a place that the guests featured in this documentary claim they've chanced upon as they…
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One: The Movie (2005)
Cast: Scott Carter, Mantak Chia, Ram Dass …
Directed by: Ward Powers
Featuring insight from many of the world's most renowned spiritual leaders and commentators, Ward Powers' documentary delves into many of life's most enduring mysteries, such…
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Tibetan Refugee (2004)
Cast: Dalai Lama, Robert Thurman, Yungchen Lhamo …
Directed by: Richard Martini
Why do thousands seek refuge in Dharamsala, even though the journey there is difficult and even dangerous? They want to find the Dalai Lama and be able to practice their religion, in spite of…
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Ethics and the World Crisis: A Dialogue with the Dalai Lama (2004)
Cast: Robert A.F. Thurman, Dalai Lama, Amy Goodman …
This unique discussion features the Dalai Lama as the guest speaker at an event filled with respected journalists, environmentalists, economists and politicians, as they tackle issues such as…
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Peace One Day (2004)
Cast: Dalai Lama, Kofi Annan, Jeremy Gilley …
Directed by: Jeremy Gilley
This extraordinary documentary poses the question, Can one individual really make a difference? For filmmaker Jeremy Gilley, the answer is a resounding yes. For five years, Gilley tirelessly…
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Monte Grande: What Is Life? (2004)
Cast: Francisco Varela, Dalai Lama, Jean-Pierre Dupuy …
Directed by: Franz Reichle
Chilean neurobiologist Francisco Varela died at the age of 54, leaving behind a legacy of exploration of the mind and its role in human existence. This documentary features Franz…
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Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion (2003)
Cast: Edward Edwards, Ed Harris, Shirley Knight …
Directed by: Tom Peosay
Ten years in the making, this feature-length documentary was filmed during nine remarkable journeys throughout Tibet, India and Nepal, chronicling the dark secrets of Tibet's recent past…
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Wheel of Time (2003)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Tracing the foundation of a lifelong spiritual journey, German filmmaker Werner Herzog captures the faith of thousands on an annual pilgrimage to Bhod Gaya, the Indian village in which Buddha…
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Ethics for the New Millennium: His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama (1999)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Speaking in front of a 5,000-person audience at London's Royal Albert Hall, spiritual leader the Dalai Lama shares his thoughts on ethical issues in the modern era, advising that people…
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In Search of Kundun with Martin Scorsese (1998)
Cast: Martin Scorsese, Dalai Lama, Melissa Mathison …
Directed by: Michael Henry Wilson
Featuring archival Tibetan footage and insightful interviews, Michael Henry Wilson's documentary follows Martin Scorsese through the process of making Kundun, his Oscar-nominated epic…
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The Knowledge of Healing (1997)
Cast: Dalai Lama, Dr.Tanzin Gyatso, Dr. Tenzin Choedrak …
Directed by: Franz Reichle
This fascinating Swiss documentary visits with the Dalai Lama and his personal physician, Tenzin Choedrak, in his home in the foothills of India, as well as with Tibetan doctor Chimit-Dorzhi…
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Dalai Lama: Harmony in Diversity (1997)
Cast: Dalai Lama
Directed by: Leslie Larson
This video includes the Dalai Lama's 1997 speech to dignitaries at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City about a future dependent on humanity's ability to build…
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Compassion in Exile: The Story of the 14th Dalai Lama (1993)
Cast: Dalai Lama, Heinrich Harrer, Tenzin Gyatso …
Directed by: Mickey Lemle
The Dalai Lama granted unprecedented access to filmmaker Mickey Lemle for this portrait of his life, which includes extensive interviews with His Holiness, archival footage, and remembrances…
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Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy (1979)
Cast: Thupten Jinpa, Dalai Lama
Directed by: Graham Coleman
Filmed in 1977, this insightful three-part documentary offers a rare look into Tibet's history and the spiritual practices of its Buddhist monks, beginning with an exploration of the…