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Mar 8, 2024 · A cinematographically beautiful film that gives us glimpses of Buddhism at some of its most important historical moments. A kind of meditation. Thoughtful an...
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Jul 30, 2020 · Watch trailer. Genres: Documentary. Duration: 55 minutes. Availability: Worldwide. The Great Transmission is the story of one Tibetan refugee lama and his efforts to preserve the sacred Buddhist texts of his tradition.
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The Great Transmission
The Great Transmission explores the remarkable journeys Buddhist knowledge has made in the course of its 2,500-year lifespan. It meditates on the fragility of knowledge in the face of global events and asks the crucial question: What is the future of this ancient wisdom? Read more. Watch the Trailer. Making the Film. Why Now? Shaping the Story.
Sep 1, 2015 · The Great Transmission. A chronicle of Tibetan refugee and Buddhist lama Tarthang Tulku's lifelong efforts to preserve and restore the sacred books of the Tibetan culture.
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Sep 1, 2015 · The Great Transmission: Directed by Pema Gellek. What does it take to keep ancient knowledge alive? Tibetan culture has deep roots, but the turmoil of the 20th century has left its vast text tradition in jeopardy.
The Great Transmission explores the remarkable journeys Buddhist knowledge has made in the course of its 2,500-year lifespan. It meditates on the fragility of knowledge in the face of global events and asks the crucial question: What is the future of this ancient wisdom?