The Buddha

The Buddha

2010
2h 0m
6.2

6.2/10

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"The Story of Buddha"

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
David Grubin Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Italian English

Quick Facts

Release Date April 17, 2010
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1478841
Website Visit Site

Cast

Richard Gere
Richard Gere

Narrator

Blair Brown
Blair Brown

Narrator

Tenzin Gyatso
Tenzin Gyatso

Self

Mark Epstein
Mark Epstein

Self - Psychiatrist / Author

William Stanley Merwin
William Stanley Merwin

Self - Poet

Key Crew

David Grubin
Writer
David Grubin
Director