Discovering Buddhism

This video..with intros from Richard Gere includes interviews with many tibetan buddhist teachers in many different countries and settings.

Discussion regarding Basic Tibetan principles takes place in relatively intimate settings, some during teachings at each teachers sangha.

For those seeking incite into the Tibetan realm, this is a great introduction to the dharma and each teacher's discussion can be accessed without having to navigate thru a heavy dvd chapter system.

Get on the Dharma!!!

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While i mostly wanted to see Keanu riff on all things
on the path (he's on disk 2; Gere does disk one intro's)
i found the talks quite nice.

The one on death and your daily thinking had some
great stuff; i've read about HHDL's daily meditation on
his own death and the 9 meditations of the corpse,
but now can fit these into a context.

Many find the price modest; it's kind of expensive
for a 2 dvd set, considering that Doctor Who Season
one goes for $90 for six dvds.

And i would match a Sonic Screwdriver against
Karma and Dharma talks any day!


Foob

p.s. encourage your local library to purchase
this. I did.

This is a wonderful way to learn more about the concepts of Buddhism. It is not trying to "convert" anyone, nor a "how to" course. It is a simple explanation of a gentle way of life. A professional film.

The celebrity vignettes of introductory Buddhist teachings will please most beginners. These teachings are basic so they will be more entertaining than informative for the advanced practitioner.

After reading all the great reviews on this DVD, i decided to get one for myself in Jan 08. Wow, these DVDs are really amazing. I have watched it for more than 4 times and it is really a pleasure to watch these DVDs again and again. The teachings are fabulous, especially topics like "Mind and its potentials", "Presenting the Path", "How to Meditate", "All about Karma", "Wisdom of Emptiness", etc.

You don't require any knowledge on Buddhism to appreciate these DVDs, cos every teachings is explained in the simplest form and logical way. The topic "Mind" is simply impressive and it really "open" your mind to understand its potential. I can't really speak high enough on these DVDs, it is really a "Must Have".

Look no futher, I STRONGLY recommend these DVDs to anyone who seek for Buddhism teaching, cultivate inner peace, understanding of life and its meaning, etc.

Joe (Singapore)