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The Buddha (2010)
Director: David Grubin
Cast: Richard Gere, Blair Brown, Tenzin Gyatso, Mark Epstein
Runtime120 min
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This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s 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 Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.
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The Buddha (2010), directed by David Grubin, is a critically acclaimed documentary that tells the story of the Buddha's life. It features insights from contemporary Buddhists and showcases the work of great artists and sculptors who have depicted the Buddha's journey over two millennia. The film has been praised for its beauty, complexity, and relevance to modern spiritual and societal issues.
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Fans of thoughtful, visually-rich documentaries will appreciate director David Grubin's illuminating 2010 film The Buddha, which uses the life story of the historical Buddha to explore timeless themes of compassion, mindfulness, and spiritual enlightenment. Narrated by acclaimed actor Richard Gere, the film blends insightful commentary from contemporary Buddhist figures with stunning artistic depictions of the Buddha's journey, creating a captivating look at this influential religious and philosophical tradition.
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The Buddha: The Story of Siddhartha is a 2010 PBS documentary film directed by David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere. It follows the story of Gautama Buddha's life and discusses the history and teachings of Buddhism. The film was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Programming.
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