Life of Buddha
by Martin Meissonnier
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Director: Martin MeissonnierBrand: Facets Multimedia
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-05-18
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Arte
Movie Reviews of Life of Buddha
Movie Review: Excavating the Enlightened
Summary: 5 Stars
Any reliable biographical account has an obligation to relate the relevant and significant facts of the `LIFE' studied without such facts being manipulated. It is not only necessary to precisely articulate the facts as they were in the life of such a person but also to meticulously place them in light of the circumstances that prevailed then. This very well researched documentary does a good job at complying with both these factors. Unlike today, at the time the Buddha lived, there wasn't a practice to document the lives of celebrities. So most of what we know about Buddha today is through widely prevalent Buddhist folklore in the regions where Buddhism is ubiquitous, the biographical accounts of Buddha as they appear in some of the oldest Buddhist manuscripts, and some intensely studied archeological remains like the stupas and the remains of the city of Nalanda which justify the authenticity of such ages-old Buddha stories. Based on these resources, this documentary carefully takes you on an educational journey depicting the life of `The Enlightened One' while avoiding exaggerations of any kind.
Summary of Life of Buddha
The quest for enlightenment known as Buddhism is rapidly attracting followers in the western world today. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a best-selling author and his personal appearances in the U.S draw huge crowds. Popular films such as LITTLE BUDDHA, KUNDUN, and SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET have also fueled American curiosity. LIFE OF BUDDHA breaks new ground in revealing the fascinating story of Prince Siddhartha and his spiritual transformation into the Buddha, the great teacher who changed the entire world. This beautifully produced DVD, featuring nearly an hour of additional materials from the world?s leading Buddhist scholars and spiritual leaders, is a must-see for anyone seeking answers to life?s mysteries.