Meeting the Buddha
A film by Marta György-Kessler
w/ Various
A documentary about the life of the 16th Karmapa and his student Ole Nydahl—this film is a journey beyond borders and lifetimes, capturing the unshakable bond between teacher and disciple and the living transmission of Tibetan Buddhism to the West.
Meeting the Buddha presents the life and legacy of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje—the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The film captures the remarkable presence of this “Living Buddha”, tracing his early years in Tibet, his preservation of the lineage in exile in India, and his vision to spread Buddhism to the modern world.
w/ Various
A documentary about the life of the 16th Karmapa and his student Ole Nydahl—this film is a journey beyond borders and lifetimes, capturing the unshakable bond between teacher and disciple and the living transmission of Tibetan Buddhism to the West.
Meeting the Buddha presents the life and legacy of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje—the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The film captures the remarkable presence of this “Living Buddha”, tracing his early years in Tibet, his preservation of the lineage in exile in India, and his vision to spread Buddhism to the modern world.
