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The following represent a resource list of films and videos on Tibet.
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1. "A Buddhist Monk--The Dalai Lama of Tibet: Eleven Days in England,"
Personal profile of His Holiness presenting him in his various roles as Buddhist teacher, international spokesman for peace and exiled leader of the Tibetan people.
1989. 40 min. Wisdom Films.
2. "A Conversation with the Dalai Lama"
ABC-TV Nightline, 13 September 1995. Interviewed by Ted Koppel.
Approx. 22 min.
3. "A Kind Heart"
Traditional introduction to Buddhism given in London in 1982 by the Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpoche, debate partner and assistant tutor to the Dalai Lama.
60 min. color. Meridian Trust.
4. "A Refugee Story In India"
Produced and distributed by the United States Information Agency.
A high-ranking Buddhist monk Ngawang Thuthop, who has fled from Chinese persecution in Tibet , describes hardships under communism. A resume of the stand of Tibet 's people against the communists and the flight of refugees into India is given.
1965
5. "A Song for Tibet "
A co-production of Arcady Films Directors - Anne Henderson
"A Song for Tibet tells the dramatic story of the efforts by Tibetans-in-exile to save their homeland and preserve their heritage against overwhelming odds. Featured are two Canadian Tibetans, Thubten Samdup (Sam) and Dicki Chhoyang, two modern people with roots deeply planted in their ancestors' beliefs and tradition. Also prominent is the Dalai Lama, whose inspiring leadership in exile has never wavered from the Buddhist beliefs in non-violence." "Filmed in the Indian Himalayas and in Canada, A Song for Tibet is a beautifully photographed examination of one of the world's most ancient and benevolent cultures, whose future hangs in the balance."
1991, 56 min 41 sec (Awards: Kauai; Chicago; New York.)
Distributed by the National Film Board of Canada http://www.nfb.ca
6. "A Tibetan New Year"
Documents the New Year celebrations carried out by the monks of the only Bonpo community outside of Tibet .
43 min. Wisdom Films.
7. "A Tribute to a Lama: Thubten Yeshe 1935-1984"
Lama Yeshe was a major influence in the transmission of Tibetan Buddhism in the West and this short tribute includes excerpts from his teachings and some informal moments.
Approx. 60 min. Wisdom Films.
8. "An Address to the Tibetan Community in Britain by His Holiness the Dalai Lama"
London , April 1988. (Tibetan language only)
52 min. Wisdom Films.
9. "Ancient Futures: Learning From Ladakh"
Produced by John Pope/International Society for Ecology and Culture. 1993.
Details the effects of modernization on traditional life in Ladakh. Based on a book of the same title by Helena Norbert- Hodge, Sierra Club Books, 1991.
VHS video59 minutes
The Video Project. 5332 College Avenue, Suite 101 , Oakland , CA 94612 .
10. "Arising from Flames: Overcoming Anger Through Patience"
The Dalai Lama speaks of positive and negative desires and how through training we can reduce anger and hatred and increase love and forgiveness.
60 min. Mystic Fire Video $29.95
11. "Avalokitesvara: The Dalai Lama in Europe"
Documentary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's tour of West Germany and Italy in 1982.
40 min. color. Meridian Trust.
12. " Beyond the Forbidden Frontier"
A film about the C. Suydam Cutting expeditions to Tibet in 1935-37. Is available ( for use by filmmakers wanting to excerpt footage from it) from the WGBH Film and Video Resource Center , 125 Western Avenue, Boston , MA , USA Tel: (617) 492 2777 FAX (617) 783 4243. The film itself is not in general distribution.
The film contains scenes of monasteries, people in the countryside and in Lhasa , aristocrats socializing, monks, people playing games, etc.
13. " Bhutan" Mission to Bhutan.40min.
14. " Bhutan : Land of Peaceful Dragon"
FranzLavi Films, Germany . 1975. 29 min.
15. "Bringing Buddhism to the West"
A Dialogue with FPMT Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.Answers questions concerning problems commonly faced by Western Buddhist centers. Lama Tsong Khapa Institute, Italy , 1982.
Approx. 60 min. Wisdom Films.
16. "Buddhism in Focus"
In a video editing studio, a child and a video editor embarks on a journey in sound and pictures which explores Buddhist experience and practice in Britain . (For ages 11 to 15)
Meridian Trust/Buddhist Film and Video Archive/Wisdom Publications & PEP. Each video 35 min.
Video One:"Buddha's Life and Teaching" contains dramatized explanations of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path and includes a visit to the London Buddhist Learning Center Co-operative.
Video Two:"Buddhist View of Life" visits Theravadin, Tibetan and Western-style centers and investigates Buddhist ceremonies, practices in daily life and traditional ways of teaching.Buddhist Meditation Geshe Namgyal Wangchen, the resident teacher of Manjushri London Center, gives an explanation of the basic techniques involved in meditation, particularly focusing on the practice of samatha, or calm abiding.
17. "Buddhist Meditation"
Geshe Namgyak Wangchen, the resident teacher of Manjushri London Center gives an explanation of the basic techniques involved in meditation, particularly focusing on the practice of samatha, or calm abiding.
60 min. color. Meridian Trust.
18. "Buddhist Philosophy"
Extensive teachings given by the Dalai Lama over three days covering the whole scope of Buddhist philosophy.
10 hrs. color. Meridian Trust.
19. "Compassion in Exile"
"Compassion in Exile is an intimate portrait of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, whose thirty-year nonviolent struggle on behalf of his people earned him the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize. It is also a moving look at the brutal treatment endured by the Tibetan people at the hands of the Communist Chinese, who since 1950 have sought to eradicate the Tibetans' culture and religion. Speaking with unprecedented candor, the Dalai Lama describes his upbringing and key moments in his life, while his countrymen bear witness to their personal ordeals. Featuring never-before-seen footage and beauty of Tibet , Compassion in Exileis at once a testament to the humility and gentle wisdom of a great spiritual leader and a heartfelt plea for the salvation of a people."
1992. 16mm color,60 min.
Produced by Lemle Pictures Inc. in association with Central Productions Ltd. UK . Distributed by Direct Cinema Limited, P.O. Box 10003 , Santa Monica , CA 90410 . Phone: (310) 396-4774
20. "Contribution of the Individual to World Peace"
Coventry , U.K. ,1984. 75 min.
21. "Daily Life in a Tibetan Bonpo Monastery"Unique look at the pre-Buddhist religion of Tibet .
30 min. Wisdom Films.
22. "Dalai Lama"
Produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Company for "Man Alive" 1980.
This video features an extensive interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the 1959 rare footage of his visit to Ganden monastery, the third largest monastery in Tibet , to take his final examination for the Geshe Lharampa degree (the Highest Order of Doctor of Divinity degree).
30 min. color. 3/4"Office of Tibet
23. "Dalai Lama Interview"
Produced by Lesea Broadcasting T.V. in 1981.
Set in the Buddhist Lamaist Monastery of America in Washington , N.J. His Holiness the Dalai Lama talks about Buddhism, the current situation in Tibet , Tibetan exile life and so forth. The interview was done during his 1981 visit to the United States .
50 min. color. 3/4" Office of Tibet
24. "Dalai Lama Interview"
Produced by Lemra Associates in 1978.
Features interviews with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and some footage of Tibetan exile communities in Dharamsala , India .
30 min. color. 3/4"Office of Tibet
25. "Dalai Lama USC"
Filmed in 1979during His Holiness's visit to the United States . The subject of his talk at the University of Southern California was "Bodhisattva Motivation: Giving and Taking" followed by questions and answers.
50 min. color. 3/4"Office of Tibet
26. "Death and Transference of Consciousness"
Lama Thubten Yeshe explains the Buddhist view of death and the path that consciousness follows as it moves from one lifetime to the next. London , 1982.
Approx. 60 min. Wisdom Films.
27. "Death, Intermediate State and Rebirth"
Five lectures by Lama Thubten Yeshe giving an extensive explanation of the inner process of death and how it can be used in the path to enlightenment. Manjushri Institute, Cumbria
Approx. 8 hrs. Wisdom Films.
28. "Debate in the Tibetan Tradition"
Documentary on the practice of debate and logic in Buddhist education. India , 1985.
60 min. Wisdom Publications.
29. "Demons on the Roof of the World"
Film by Hajo Bergman for the Discovery Channel.
A New Age, superficial, touristy introduction to Tibetan religion from Bon to Buddhism. The filmmakers travel from Dharamsala to Derge to the Yarlung Valley to Samye Monastery to Tashilhunpo. At the latter site they film a religious ceremony which the narrator says included human sacrifices at one time.
Approx. 22 mins.
30. "Dharamsala"
Produced by Mark Elliot.
Home movie style. Prayer, recitation, children, Tibetan Medical Center , carpet factory, Tibetan Children's Village and more. 1984.
Color. Office of Tibet .
31. "Dharma: The Meaning of Existence Excellent"
Excellent overview of the Buddhist path following the Nyingma categorization of the mineyanas or vehicles and explaining the meaning of the term "Dharma." Taught by Namkhai Norbu Rinpche Rigpa. London , 1984.
165 min. color.
32. "Dr. Tenzin Choedak: The Cancer and Aids: The View of TibetanMedicine"
120 min. Wisdom Films.
33. "Dzogchen in Daily Behavior"
Taught by Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. Although recognized as the pinnacle of the Buddhist teachings, the value of Dzogchen lies in its application to our daily activities such as eating and sleeping.
90 min. color. Meridian Trust.
34. "Dzogchen Teachings by Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche"
These videos are meant primarily for Dzogchen students and disciples of Rinpoche.Meridian Trust.
35. "Exile: The Dalai Lama and His People"
Produced by Lemra Associates.
Documentary on present-day life in Dharamsala , India . Features Tibetan settlements in South India and interviews with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Children's Village in Dharamsala.Narrated by William Conrad.
50 min.3/4"
36. "Extracting the Essence"
Two dynamic interviews with Lama Thubten Yeshe in which he explains how to integrate Buddhism into the Western way of life, and then talks about the development of the FPMT Dharma centers. Lama Tsong Khapa Institute, Pomaia , Italy , 1985.
165 min. Wisdom Films.
37. "Forbidden Land"
Produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Company, 1982.
This production features the highlights of the three fact-finding delegations' visits to Tibet and the overwhelming reception given to them by the Tibetan people despite restrictions imposed by the Chinese authorities. It also features a brief interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
30 min. color. 3/4" Office of Tibet
38. "General Assembly of Tibetans in Exile"
Dharamsala, 1985. 60 min. Wisdom Publications. (In Tibetan)
39. "Generating Wisdom: The Practice of Manjushri for Children."
His Holiness teaches refugee children in Dharamsala , India , explaining how reciting the wisdom mantra of Manjushri can help them develop understanding and intelligence.90 min. color. (In Tibetan)
40. "Geshe Lhundrub Sopa: My Life East and West"
Renowned for his deep understanding of Madhyamika, Geshe Lhundrub Sopa has been living in America since the mid-1960's. He is a professor at the University of Wisconsin , Madison . Manjushri London Centre, 1984.
60 min. Meridian Trust.
41. "Heart of Tibet "
Produced by Martin Wassell; written anddirected by David Cherniack.
Introduced by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, this program offers an intimate portrait of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Exclusive 24-hour access over three weeks provided a variety of rare contemporary footage of His Holiness as a simple Buddhist monk starting his day at 4 a.m., a world statesman addressing an international press conference and a tantric master performing the religious ceremony, Kalachakra in Los Angeles in 1989. A compassionate man dealing with complex ideas, the Nobel Peace Laureate discusses the importance of the human heart.The film includes a chronological portrayal beginning in 1959 of the Tibetan struggle.
59 min. color. $29.95 Mystic Fire Video
42. "His Holiness the Dalai Lama"
An interview by Jonathan Landaw. His Holiness speaks about his role and responsibility as a Dalai Lama and gives advice on how to conduct oneself in the modern world.
30 min. Wisdom Films.
43. "His Holiness the Dalai Lama in England 1988"
Documentary presenting a more personal profile of the Dalai Lama during his visit to England in 1988.
Approx. 60 min. Wisdom Films.
44. "His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits Europe"
A 40 minute documentary overview of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 1986 visit to the cities of Bonn, Munich, Vienna, Amsterdam, Digne and Paris.
Meridian Trust. 40 min. color.
45. "Home to Tibet : The Story of Sonam Lama's Return to his Homeland"
A film by Alan Dater and Lisa Merton.
"Home to Tibet documents the return of the Tibetan stone mason, Sonam Lama, to his homeland for the first time since his escape twelve years ago. His sister had asked that he return in order that she might prepare her mind for old age and death. Despite the fact that Sonam has become an American citizen, returning to Tibet is dangerous for him. He first pilgrimages in India where he meets the Dalai Lama and goes to Nepal where he seeks the blessing and advice of lamas there. This is the best film to watch if you want an intimate experience of what it is like for Tibetans to travel to Tibet and feel the many conflicting forces at play in the minds and hearts of the Tibetan people - very insightful." [Snow Lion Newsletter, Winter 1996]
55 min. Snow Lion, POBox 6483 , Ithaca , NY 14851 (607-273-8519) $29.95.
46. "Horse Thief"
Directed by Tian Zhuang Zhuang; produced by Xi'an Film Studios, 1986.
"It's the story of Norbu, ostracized by his community for stealing horses, and so forced into further crime in order to survive. There's hardly any dialogue, but what makes it so absorbing is the stream of stunning widescreen images, from old Tibetan favorites like yaks and those long, booming pipes, to scenes of mesmerizing, arcane rituals--valley coated in swirling scrapes of paper, sheep being buried alive, row upon row of flicking candles. And their dreamlike effect is enhanced by an ethereal sound track of tickling bells, gongs, synthesizers and unearthly voices." (John Wrathall, The Good Times, London ).
With English sub-titles. 98 min.
47. "In Exile From the Roof of the World"
A film by David Cherniack Films for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's "Man Alive" series.
Made in the Winter of 1984, this film is a long interview with the Dalai Lama as he visited the Mongolian Monastery of America.
48. "Inauguration of the Tibetan Women's Association"
Dharamsala , India , 1984.
60 min. Wisdom Publications. (In Tibetan)
49. "Into the Heart of Asia"
Directed by Brian Bresford; produced by Sean Jones.
A Buddhist pilgrimage to Central Asia records a fascinating journey along the Silk Route , to the sacred Mount Kailash and Lake Manasrovar and the ancient capital of Tsaparang. 60 min. Wisdom Films.
50. "Introduction to Buddhist Psychotherapy"
Dr. Lobsang Rapgay explores the parallels between the Western and Tibetan approaches to psychotherapy.
4 hrs. Wisdom Films.
51. "Journey to a Lost World Land and Culture of Tibet"
Early photos, paintings, objects from the Newark Museum --Oriental Collection.
Newark Museum
52. "Kailash: The Sacred Mountain "
Directed by Brian Beresford, produced by Sean Jones.
Unique documentary of a pilgrimage to the holiest mountain in Asia .
90 min. Wisdom Films.
53. "Kalachakra 1974"
Directed by Dirk Duman.
Captures the Kalachakra initiation held in Bodh Gaya , India in 1974.
60 min. Wisdom Film.
54. "Kalachakra: Creating the Sacred Space"
Covers the elaborate preparation of the sand mandala presided over by the Dalai Lama for the Kalachakra initiation. Rikon , Switzerland , 1985.
60 min. Wisdom Films.
55. "Karmapa: The Thangka Ceremony"
Presented by Tsurphu Foundation. Produced by Ward Holmes.
"In May 1994 members of the Tsurphu Foundation joined H.H. the XVII Karmapa and the monks of Tsurphu Monastery for the first unveiling of the new silk applique thangka - one of the largest in the world. Measuring 60' by 100' it was reconstructed in the traditional style designed by the 9th Karmapa. The old thangka was destroyed during the cultural revolution. There are wonderful segments of the new Karmapa and the unveiling ceremony." [Snow Lion Newsletter, Winter 1996]
30 min. Snow Lion, POBox 6483 , Ithaca , NY 14851 (607-273-8519) $29.95.
56. "Khensur Pema Gayltsen: My Life in Brief"
Khensur Pema Gyaltsen, former abbot of Drepung monastery recounts some of his life story. Translated by Geshe Namgyal Wangchen. Lam Rim Centre, Wales , 1984.
45 min. Meridian Trust
57. "Kundun"
Written by Melissa Mathison.
A Hollywood big-bucks production currently being filmed. Mathison (screenwriter of, among other films, "E.T.") is Harrison Ford's wife. Martin Scorcese is also involved. The title is from the Dalai lama's childhood nickname and the film is about his life. The Dalai Lama has said, "I have read Melissa Mathison's script. It is very good, It is very moving. Those people have been very supportive and sympathetic."
58. "Kyabje Zong Rinpoche: Tribute to a Master Practitioner, 1904-1984"
Tribute covering the UK tour of 1984 and showing Rinpoche at his home in South India and his cremation in India .
Approx. 60 min. Meridian Trust.
59. "Ladakh: In Harmony with the Spirit"
"A portrait of a Tantric Buddhist Shangri-la--part documentary and part re-enactment, that suggests what rural life neighboring Tibet would be like without Chinese occupation. Nestled high in the Himalaya , Ladakh has been isolated from the pressures of the modern world until the mid-seventies and retains centuries-old customs and costumes. To live amongst the energies of gods demons, the villagers rely on both Geshes--a scholarly monk, and the shaman--a religious hermit". (Mystic Fire Video, Summer Catalog, 1994)
86 min. Mystic Fire Video $29.95
60. "Ladakh. Kingdom in The Clouds"
(I saw this film listed in the newspaper scheduled for a program called "Nature." However, at the allotted time it wasn't on so I don't have any information about it.ATG)
61. " Lhasa 1986: The Forbidden City Opens Its Doors"
Includes scenes shot at the Potala, the Jokhang, Gyurme Tantric College , and at a sky burial site near Sera monastery.
60 min. Wisdom Films.
62. "Life in the Tibetan Community in Dharamsala"
This hill station in the Himalayan foothills is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. India , 1985.
60 min. Wisdom Films.
63. "Lord of the Dance: Destroyer of Illusion"
Internationally acclaimed film taking us to two Buddhist monasteries in the Mount Everest region of Nepal, focusing on the Mani Rimduritual conducted by Trulshig Rinpoche.
108 min. color. Wisdom Publications.
64. "Lost Horizons"
Produced by Rudy Bednar.
ABC-TV presentation on "Primetime Live," 11 July 1991. Reported by John Quinones. A very slick piece of ant-Chinese propaganda with mis-represented films and disingenuous narration.
Approx. 15 min.
65. "Lung Ta: The Forgotten Tibet"
Marie Jaoul de Poncheville/ Franz-Christoph Gierke/France/1990
A response to contemporary Tibet, Lung Ta captures the beauty of the country and its fragile condition. A hit in France . Lung Ta is a highly personal and moving depiction of the country, its culture and people. Narrated by Richard Gere.
86 min.
66. "Mandala: World of the Mystic Circle "
Produced by Martin McGee and Cathy Steffan.
"Mandala: World of the Mystic Circle fully captures all creation and ceremonial dismantling of the sacred Kalachakra sand mandala by four Tibetan monks of the Namgyal Monastery during August 1991 at the Buffalo Museum of Science, following the process from his first chalk lines drawn to the final ritual pouring of the sand into the river at Niagara fall." "Interviews provide the viewer with a fuller understanding of the diverse physical and metaphysical structures and meanings associated with mandalas."
50 min. color.
67. "Masters of the Roof of the World"
Chinese made film presenting their view of the Tibetan situation and which includes Ngabo Ngawang Jigme describing Tibetan feudalism.
30 mins. No date, English narration.
68. "Meditation Crystallized"
Produced by Irving and Ida Hartley.
Explores the nature and function of Tibetan Buddhist art.
13 min. color. 16 mm. Hartley Film Foundation, 1973.
69. "Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom"
Directed by Tony Miller.
The voyage of Khamtruel Rinpoche from Dharamsala to Mustang as the official representative of the Dalai lama. Narrated by Harrison Ford.
Discovery Productions and Intrepid Films, 1994. Approx. 80 min. Can be purchased from 1-800-993-5577 for $24.95.
70. " Nepal : Land of Gods ,"
A film by Sheldon Rochlin, Mike Spera and Loren Standlee. Commentary by John Reynolds.
"Journey to Nepal and explore the ancient civilizations still thriving in this Himalayan kingdom, with its unique mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism. This video shows the ritual invocations of deities, meditation training for young Tibetan monks, and depicts belief in local spirits, mountain gods and folk figures (such as Yeti) in daily Sherpa life in the Everest region. It culminates in a dramatic evocation of a shaman's journey through the landscape of the psyche. The narrative explains how lamas have taken over the shaman's role as psychic healer and guide of souls, and how Tantra is an integral part of daily life, harmonizing the relationship between man, nature and a higher spiritual reality." (Mystic Fire Video, Summer Catalog, 1994)
1976. 62 min. Mystic Fire Video. $29.95
71. "Nirvana in Nova Scotia "
A film by David Cherniack Films for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's "Man Alive" series. February 1995.
"In the 1980s, at the behest of their controversial Tibetan teacher, 400 American Buddhists moved to Halifax , Nova Scotia . A portrait of the Halifax Vajradhatu. Interviews with Allan Ginsburg, Robert A. F. Thurman, James George."
72. " Ocean of Wisdom "
A film by Rajiv Melhrotra.
The life His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. Ocean of Wisdom is an intimate and moving profile of Tenzin Gyatso, the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet. It portrays him as a monk, as the spiritual and temporal leader of six million Tibetans, as statesman for our troubled times. His message of altruism, compassion and peace is carried on his smiling face. Materials from the personal archives of the Dalai Lama has been used to tell the story of ancient Tibet and the discovery of the present Dalai Lama. The film follows him through his private practices in his residence in Dharamsala, visiting Tibetan settlements in South India, teaching at Bode Gaya, in Japan , in Switzerland , in England and reaching out to audiences around the world.
25 min. Office of Tibet
73. "Opening Address to the Conference on Universal Education His Holiness the Dalai Lama"
Provides the basis for the first conference on child education and psychology organized by the Universal Education Association. Lama Tsong Khapa Institute, Pomaia , Italy , 1982.
Approx. 60 min. Wisdom Films.
74. "Ossian: American Boy/Tibetan Monk"
American-made film "...of a 12 year old boy who has lived since age four as a monk in a Tibetan monastery in Kathmandu and is thought to be an incarnation of a high lama." 1984.
27 min.
75. "Our Lives from Tibet to England ,"
Geshe Wangchen, Kelsang and Konchog. Three learned Gelugpa individually recall the story of their lives and give impressions of life in the West. London and Cumbria , 1984.Approx. 75 min. Meridian Trust.
76. "Pa-dga' Living Buddha"
Directed by Wen Pulin.
Shown at the 18th Hong Kong International Film Festival (April 1994). The description read: "Wen Pulin, a Han Chinese, who first visited Tibet in 1989 and started making documentaries about it (including "The Sacred Site of Asceticism") has now made Nga-shod his permanent home. Befriending Pa-dga' the Living Buddha, today he even subsumes shooting films to build bridges and temples with Pa-dga'. His latest documentary on Tibet is a record of a devoted man carrying out his daily religious and secular duties, and in a oblique way, an internal odyssey of the filmmaker himself finding tranquility in his adopted homeland. The film, therefore, like its subject, exudes the effortless serenity of a man at home with his calling and the environment."
China 1993, color, 108 min.
77. "Peace: A Goal for All Religions"
Ampleforth Abbey and Samye Ling , U.K. , 1984. 60 min.
78. "Peace of Mind: Peace in Action"
Royal Albert Hall, London ,1984. 60 min.
79. "Peace Through Human Understanding"
Edinburgh , U.K. , 1984. 60 min.
80. "Raid into Tibet "
The only available film of the Tibetan guerilla fighters who carried on their resistance efforts in Tibet from the remote Mustang area of Nepal from 1960 to 1974. George Patterson, author and Tibetan expert, takes the viewer to the secret guerilla camps and accompanies the men on a mission to raid a Chinese military truck convoy.
30 min. b&w. 16 mm. Office of Tibet.
81. "Red Flag Over Tibet "
Produced by Stephen McMillan and Robert Davidson.
Opens and closes with performances by members of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts. Historicaloverview of the Tibetan situation with special emphasis on the takeover in 1949-1950 and the military occupation.
Beyond International Group, 1989.
82. "Red Flag Over Tibet"
American China expert Orville Schell travels around Tibet as a tourist with a hand-held camcorder. Good footage and interviews with dissidents.
60 minutes, 1994. Shown on PBS series "Frontline."
83. "Reincarnation and Reincarnate Lamas"
Includes an interview with the Dalai Lama about the role of reincarnate lamas in Tibetan Buddhism and interviews with tulkus of all ages. India , 1985.
60 min. Wisdom Films
84. "Remember Tibet "
Doboom Rinpoche and Phuntsog Wangyal address the Tibetan community in Britain and Western friends on the anniversary of the Lhasa uprising against the Chinese. Riga , London , 1985.
60 minWisdom Publications
85. "Requiem for a Faith"
Produced by Hartley Productions and narrated by Prof. Huston Smith.
Set in Gyuto Tantric Monastery in Northern India , this moving film explores the essence of Tibetan Buddhism and focuses on the unusual chants of the Gyuto monks, whose training enables them to chant in chords. The film was shot mainly in Dalhousie , India , where the two Tantric Colleges, Gyuto and Gyume, were re-established in exile.
25 min. 16 mm.
86. "Return to Shangri-La"
Wedding of the Crown prince. Documentary made for TV. Capital Cities TV production.
87. "Sand Painting: Sacred Art of Tibetan Buddhism"
Written and produced by Sheri Brenner.
"The ancient art of Tibetan sand painting has been preserved in the monasteries of Indian and Tibet for over 2000 years. In this live program, we have the rare opportunity to watch Tibetan monks of the Namgyal Monastery perform this unique art form. They will create the mandala of Kalachakra, the most sacred of Buddhist sand paintings"
"Entering the world of Tibetan sacred tradition, this documentary explores the meaning of the symbols and rituals within the mandalas that have existed throughout time. These extraordinary images are narrated by Lobstang Samten whose wisdom and understanding provide insight into this sacred art."
1991.
30 min. colorVHS
88. "Satya: A Prayer for the Enemy"
Produced and directed by Ellen Bruno.
This film focuses on the personal testimonies of Tibetan Buddhist nuns who in recent years, have taken the lead in resisting the communist China 's illegal occupation of Tibet and brutal suppression of the Tibetan people. "The film seeks to understand the basis and inspiration for their non-violent actions in their struggle against oppressive policies."Distributed by Film Library, 22-D Hollywood Avenue , Ho-Ho-Kus , New Jersey 07423 (800) 383-5548
28 min. color.
89. "Sem-Dzin: 21 Ways of Focusing Mind"
In this lecture the range of meditative practices for focusing or "holding the mind" from Man-ngag-de is summarized.
Ilfracombe, Devon , 1984.
120 min. Meridian Trust.
90. "Seven Years in Tibet "
Produced by Iain Smith.
Another Hollywood big-bucks potential blockbuster which is currently being filmed. Based on the Heinrich Harrer book, this film will star Brad Pitt as Harrer. The Dalai Lama has approved the film saying "Harrer is one of the few Westerners who is fully acquainted with the Tibetan way of life."
91. "Shadows Over Tibet : Stories in Exile"
Produced by Rachel Lyon and Valerie Mrak. Written and directed by Rachel Lyon.
1994.Lioness Films.
92. "Shangshung: The Artistic Treasures of Tsaparang and Tholing"
Within the crumbling walls of the ancient cities of Western Tibet are some of the finest examples of early Mahayana Buddhist art. 1989.
60 min. Wisdom Films.
93. "Sherpa High Country"
Produced by Xenia Lisanevich.
Includes detailed footage of the New Year festivities atThangboche Monastery, the highest in the world at 15,000 ft. Dances of humorous, legendary and exotic types are shown.1976.
20 min. color. 16 mm.
94. "Spiritual Life in a Material World"
Engaging talk by Geshe Namgyal Wangchen the resident teacher at Manjushri London Centre, full of advice and encouragement for those who live and practice Dharma in the West. Vajara Yogini Institute, France, 1982.
60 min. Wisdom Film.
95. "Tantra: The Experience of Transformation"
Lama Thubten Yeshe explains Tantric methods for utilizing emotional energy and turning what would usually become a neurotic disturbance into the experience of "blissful wisdom energy." Lama Tsong Khapa Institute, Italy , 1982.
60 min. Wisdom Films.
96. "Tantra of Gyuto: Sacred Rituals of Tibet"
A film by Sheldon Rochlin and Mark Elliot.
An account of the secret Tibetan buddhist ceremonies performed by monks of the Gyuto Tantric College who use ritual and tantric power to effect change in the individual and his environment. By their inherent potency and disciplined execution, these essential energies bring about direct spiritual phenomena. the lamas have relaxed their traditional secrecy to allow certain chants to be heard publicly, introduced by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Narrated by Francis Huxley, the film includes extremely rare historical footage from the 1920's to the 1950's, including footage from the 1933 German expedition to Tibet . 1974.
52 min.Mystic Fire Video. 29.95
97. "The 17th Karmapa's Return to Tsurphu"
"The Karmapas were the first lamas of Tibetan Buddhism to be recognized as reincarnations, and are among the greatest spiritually realized masters of Tibet . The first Karmapa vowed to come back for 21 incarnations in order to relieve the sufferings of the world. After the death of the 16thKarmapa in Chicago , he left a letter which led to the discovery of his reincarnation. The 17th Karmapa arrives in triumphal celebration at his original seat at Tsurphu monastery, the home of all his predecessors, shortly after his discovery in Tibet ." (Mystic Fire Video, Summer Catalog, 1994)
100 min. Mystic Fire Video $39.95
98. "The Basis of the Spiritual Path"
The first of a series of teachings given during Tsenzhab Serkong Rinpoche's final visit to Britain . Translated by Geshe Namgyal Wangchen. Manjushri Center , London , 1984.
Approx. 150 min. color. Meridian Trust.
99. "The Celebration of the Great Prayer Festival"
Follows the Monlam Chenmo held at Drepung Monastery in Mungod, South India in 1985, presided over by the Ganden Tri Rinpoche, Jamphal Shenpen, the head of the Gelugpa sect.
60 min. Wisdom Films.
100. "The Cremation of Lama Thubten Yeshe"
When he passed away in California in 1984, Lama Yeshe was accorded the full ritual honors of an accomplished Vajrayana master with a cremation stupa built and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and Geshe Sopa among those present. Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek , California , 1984.
120 min. Wisdom Films.
101. "The Dalai Lama: A Portrait in the First Person"
"By the force of his words, he has turned the disaster of the Chinese depredations in Tibet and the tragedy of his own exile from his roots and his spiritual home into a world-wide message of peace and strength. In this program, the Dalai Lama speaks of anxiety, anger, enlightenment, tolerance, and compassion. Your enemy, he says, is your best teacher: true compassion is what you feel toward your enemy." (Catalogue)
Films for the Humanities and Sciences, PO Box 2053 , Princeton , NJ 08543 ($89.95)
24 min color
102. "The Dalai Lama Addresses the General Assembly of Tibetans in Exile"
(Tibetan language only). Dharamsala , India , 1984.
60 min. Wisdom Publications.
103. "The Dalai Lama: An Overview of Tibetan Buddhism with a Commentary on Bodhicharyavatara"
Covers three days of illuminating talks including question and answer sessions. London , April 1988.
11 hrs. Wisdom Films.
104. "The Dalai Lama: Green Tara Initiation"
His Holiness performs the common initiation of Green Tara which grants the four empowerments in the form of a blessing. London , April 1988.
165 min. Wisdom Film.
105. "The Dalai Lama in Britain 1984"
A series of films of the visit of His Holiness to Britain in 1984. Produced by the Tibet Foundation.
Wisdom Publications.
106. "The Dalai Lama of Tibet: 25 Years in Exile"
Directed and produced by Phil Grabsky.
The history of the Dalai Lama and his people and the personal and public of His Holiness, with some rare Tibetan and Chinese footage used to examine the Tibetans' fight to regain independence.
52 min. Meridian Trust.
107. "The Dalai Lama Shall Come Back"
Produced by Franz and Brigitte Alt.
A film shot secretly in Tibet in 1982 for West German television,interviewing Tibetans who suffered Chinese oppression.
44 min. Wisdom Film.
108."The Dalai Lama: The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva"
Classic teaching given as a preparation for a Kalachakra initiation in Switzerland . Rikon , Switzerland , 1985.
Wisdom Films.
109. "The Dalai Lama Teachings"
"The Bodhisattva Motivation: Perfection of Concentration," 1 hr. "Buddhism and World Peace," 50 min."Deity Yoga," 30 min."Emptiness and Great Compassion,", 16 hrs. "Excerpt on Meditation," 1.5 hrs"The Foundations of Buddhist Philosophy," 50 min."The Nature of the Self,"57 min." Tibet and China ," 50 min.
Wisdom Films.These are available only in NTSC.
110. "The Dalai Lama: The Future of Religion"
The purpose of the variety of spiritual traditions and their benefit for humanity. Amsterdam , Holland , 1986.
60 min. Wisdom Films.
111. "The Dalai Lama: Universal Responsibility in a Nuclear Age"
His Holiness delivers an impassioned speech to the Global Conference of Spiritual and Parliamentary Leaders on Human Survival, held at Oxford in 1988.
30 min. Wisdom Films.
112. "The Dalai Lama Visits Christian and Buddhist Communities"
Ampleforth Abbey and Samye Ling , U.K. , 1984.
60 min.
113. "The Dzogchen Rite"
The ritual taught by Rinpoche can be practiced on a number of levels and incorporates Chod practice. Ilfracombe, Devon , 1984.
60 min.Meridian Trust.
114. "The Enigma of Tibet (Geheimnis Tibet )"
Extraordinary Nazi film about the 1939 German expedition to Tibet . Truly astonishing! Germany , 1942. (see #172: same film?)
205 min.
115. "The Essence of Buddhist Philosophy"
Commentary by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the beginning of the classic Kagyu text by Gampopa, The Ornament of Liberation.
60 min. color. Meridian Trust.
116. "The Essence of Mahayana Buddhism"
His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains the unified practice of compassion and wisdom with advice to Western practitioners with a question and answer session.
60 min. color. Meridian Trust.
117."The Experience of Transition"
Three interviews concerned with the introduction of Tibetan Buddhism to the West, with the Dalai Lama, Australian monk Adrian Feldmann and French nun Elizabeth Drukier. Lama Tsong Khapa Institute, Pomaia , Italy , 1985.
118. "The Future of Tibet "
Produced by Lion and Fool Foundation. 199?.
A 117-minute documentary, focuses on the U.S. position vis-a-vis Tibet and the fallacy behind arguments of "realpolitik", given China 's trade imbalance with the U.S. (second only to Japan ). This tape incorporates a quick-moving montage of historical and contemporary footage, not yet seen in other tapes on Tibet ; as well as interviews with Congressional leaders.
117 min. color. VHS. Office of Tibet $15.00
119."The Gift of Peace: A Message for All Faiths"
Glasgow , U.K.1984. 75 min.
120. "The Good Heart: The 14th Dalai lama Comments on the Four Christian Gospels"
"This video is a summary of the 1994 John Main Seminar held in London . His Holiness gave an extensive commentary of the Four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John for both Christians and Buddhists. He insists on the need to see the fundamental differences between Buddhism and Christianity - such as a Creator God. But he also highlights the striking similarities and parallels between the lives of Jesus and Buddha, their teachings on non-violence and the progressive stages of spiritual development." [Snow Lion Newsletter, Winter 1996]
Snow Lion, POBox 6483 , Ithaca , NY 14851 (607-273-8519) $29.95.
121. "The Himalayas "
Directed by Brado Quilici.
Eight episodes mostly about Nepal and Bhutan and their economies, including the Tibetan carpet industry.
Genesis Entertainment/Brando Quilici Productions.
"Himalayan Realities"
"The Legend of Everest"
"The Mighty River"
"Ice on the Move"
"A Kingdom in the Sky"
"Cosmic Cycle"
" Tibet "
"In Thin Air"
22 min each. color.
122. "The Holy Mountain of Tibet"
"Where Tibet, Nepal and India meet rises a 22,000-foot-high mountain thought by Hindus and Buddhists to hold at its peak the throne of the foremost gods. This program follows the trail to Mt. Kailash , also stopping to visit shrines and other sacred sites at Tsaparang, the 11th century capital of the old Tibetan kingdom of Guge , at Khojamat, where a stately cloister remained open despite the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and at Lhasa , whose architecture and rich decorative arts illustrate the Buddhist concept of the world." (Catalogue)
Films for the Humanities and Sciences, PO Box 2053 , Princeton , NJ 08543 ($89.95)
52 min,color
123. "The Lama King"
This 1975 BBC documentary features candid interviews with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and scenes from the daily life of Tibetans in exile in Dharamsala, India, the seat of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. Of special interest are shots of the colorful and dramatic rituals performed to observe the Tibetan New Year and 1959 footage of the Tibetan National Uprising in Lhasa , the Dalai Lama's Geshe degree examination and his escape to India , including the original BBC broadcast announcing his safe arrival.
45 min/16 mm. and 3/4". Office of Tibet .
124. "The Lion's Roar"
Documents the extraordinary life, teachings and death of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa, supreme head of the Kagyu tradition. Narrated by James Coburn.
50 min. color. Wisdom Publications.
125. "The Meaning of Tibetan Buddhist Chanting"
By Ven. Thubten Pende. 26 min. Wisdom Films.
126. "The Message of the Tibetans"
Produced by Arnaud Desjardins.
Made for French TV in 1963, this video was filmed in India , Sikkim and Bhutan and contains footage of major Tibetan teachers from all lineages including H.H. Dalai Lama, H.H. Karmapa, H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, H.H. Sakya Tridzin Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, Abo Rinpoche, a very young Tai Situ Rinpoche and many others. In two parts: "Buddhism" and "Tantrism."English narration.
$55 for both from Alize Diffusion, 02-3330 avenue Dumas, Quebec , PQ , G1L 4S5 , Canada (418-623-7524).
127. "The Nature of Mind"
An overview of Tibetan Buddhism by Kalu Rinpoche, one of the most eminent masters of the Kagyu school, recorded in London in 1987.
150 min. Wisdom Films.
128. "The Nature of Mind"
Sakya Trizin gives a lucid and profound explanation of the practices of Mahamudra from the Sakya lineage of Drogmi Lotsawa. Rigpa, London , 1984.
80 min. color. Meridian Trust.
129. "The OSS Mission to Tibet: 1942-1943"
A unique documentary, made by a professional cameraman accompanying the mission led Co. Illia Tolstoy and Capt. Brooke Dolan and sent by President Roosevelt to His Holiness the Dalai Lama to request permission to transport military supplies through Tibet during WWII. Although the commentary by Capt. Dolan reflects many misconceptions held about Tibet at the time, the color footage is an outstanding record of traditional Tibet : the land, the young Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people.
40 min. color. 16 mm. Office of Tibet.
130. "The Peaceful Liberation of Tibet"
A Chinese documentary with stirring uplifting music and lots of happy natives grateful for Chinese rule. An excellent example of terribly unbelievable propaganda. However there is lots of footage from the 1950s, Tibet scholars justifying Chinese rule and the Panchen Lama.
30 mins. No date, English narration.
131. "The Principles of the Spiritual Path"Kyabje Zong Rinpoche gives an explanation of the three principle aspects of path, renunciation, bodhicitta and the right view of emptiness. Translated by Geshe Namgyal Wangchen. Lam Rrim Centre, Wales .
Approx. 4 hrs. color. Meridian Trust.
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