Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Jan 01 2010
•1h 57m
•Documentary
Brilliant Moon chronicles the life of the writer, poet, and meditation master Khyentse Rinpoche, one of Tibet's most revered 20th-century Buddhist teachers. Spiritual guide to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Royal Family of Bhutan, his life and teachings were an inspiration to all who encountered him. Richard Gere and Lou Reed provide the narration for his dangerous journey out of China, the subsequent spread of his influence and the search for his reincarnation after his death.
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Tenzin Gyatso
Self
Richard Gere
Self
Khyentse Norbu
Self
Lou Reed
Self
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