The Buddha
# The Story of Buddha
π Overview:
This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddhaβs life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the worldβs greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddhaβs 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 Buddhaβs teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.
π Languages Available:
English
,
Italian
π Date Released:
2010-04-17
β Running Time:
120 mins
β Vote Average:
6.7
Beloved Cast
Narrator
Richard Gere
Narrator
Blair Brown
Self
Tenzin Gyatso
Self - Psychiatrist / Author
Mark Epstein
Self - Poet
William Stanley Merwin
