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Vajra is the Sanskrit word signifying the thunderbolt of illumination, and yatra is the word for pilgrimage or spiritual journey. This enthralling third documentary offers a cinematic pilgrimage to central Tibet, bearing witness to the indomitable faith of its endangered Buddhist community and the imminent threat to its very survival.
Traveling through breathtaking Himalayan terrain, Vajra Sky Over Tibet visits extraordinary temples, monasteries, and festivals. The enduring power of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism resonates in all of its sacred shrines and echoes within the bustling Jokhang Temple and the empty Potala Palace, home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Journey into the living traditions of this vanishing civilization and explore the universal ideals of wisdom, compassion, and inner peace at the very heart of this ancient Buddhist culture.
Special DVD Features Include: two viewing options: surround sound mix with narration, and ambient sound mix with music • bonus video: Vajra Realm, a dance pilgrimage by Nadine Helstroffer • downloadable director's notes • 5.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound
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"Vajra Sky Over Tibet is an illuminating meditation on the deepest of Buddhist philosophical concerns - impermanence. Study of a threatened culture and people is beautifully shot inside Tibet's most sacred sites and arrives with the blessing of the Dalai Lama. The peaceful principles of the faith infuse every frame." - Richard Kuipers, Variety
"John Bush's enthralling and heartfelt documentary explores the beauty and the vulnerability of the Buddhist tradition in Tibet today and its importance to the Western world." - Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice
"[Vajra Sky Over Tibet] is not only the year's best documentary, but also among the finest films ever made about religion... A work of power and glory." - Phil Hall, Film Threat
"Images of the landscape, temples, and art dazzle with their gemlike luminosity and vaulting immensity." - Peter Keough, Boston Phoenix
"A giant spiritual tapestry." - Amit Goti, LA Yoga
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