The Buddha (2010)
The Buddha (2010)
The Story of Buddha
This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.

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Richard Gere Richard Gere As: Narrator
Blair Brown Blair Brown As: Narrator
Tenzin Gyatso Tenzin Gyatso As: Self
Mark Epstein Mark Epstein As: Self - Psychiatrist / Author
William Stanley Merwin William Stanley Merwin As: Self - Poet
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This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.


Tagline: The Story of Buddha
Certification: Unknown

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Genres: Documentary

Language: English, Italiano

Release Date: 17 April 2010

Country: US

Runtime: 120m

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Company: David Grubin Productions

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Cast

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Narrator

Blair Brown

Blair Brown

Narrator

Tenzin Gyatso

Tenzin Gyatso

Self

Mark Epstein

Mark Epstein

Self - Psychiatrist / Author

William Stanley Merwin

William Stanley Merwin

Self - Poet

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Michaela von Schweinitz

Michaela von Schweinitz

Lighting Production Assistant

Michaela von Schweinitz

Michaela von Schweinitz

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