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The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama in His Own Words

  • 2023
  • 1h 22m
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The Dalai Lama in The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama in His Own Words (2023)
"The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words", uniquely and exclusively features Tenzin Gyatso as both subject and narrator as he presents the full arc of his epic and very public life as the 14th Dalai Lama. Based on intimate conversations, it's a portrait both profound and inspiring. From childhood to adulthood, through his lifelong quest for democracy, the true nature of power and the nobility of our humanity is revealed. It's a story-and a film-for the ages. -MVFF 
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The Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words uniquely and exclusively features Tenzin Gyatso as both subject and narrator as he presents the full arc of his epic and v... Read allThe Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words uniquely and exclusively features Tenzin Gyatso as both subject and narrator as he presents the full arc of his epic and very public life as the 14th Dalai Lama. Through intimate conversation and previously unrel... Read allThe Great 14th: Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama In His Own Words uniquely and exclusively features Tenzin Gyatso as both subject and narrator as he presents the full arc of his epic and very public life as the 14th Dalai Lama. Through intimate conversation and previously unreleased archival footage and images, the Dalai Lama reveals his story and experience of the ... Read all

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      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    10Emily-Kelley

    A Must See!

    This movie was absolutely wonderful. It was so special hearing His Holiness speak of his life, and to see old images of him. It was put together beautifully. What a truly inspiring man. I will definitely buy it when available.
    10lauridenyer

    More than an adoration

    What I loved about this film, which my partner and I watched twice during the free period, was that the Dalai Lama's thoughts on so many subjects are now on record, along with the beautiful, clear way he understands and sees the world. Even if he were an ordinary person, which he clearly is not, the qualities shown here are so educational and encouraging, that that alone, not curiosity or devotion, make this film so valuable to see.
    10golick-506-390819

    WHAT A REALITY REBOOT

    Watched this three times during free online opportunity and it was a life-changer. Each viewing revealed more undersanding. It's as if the experience was a transmission ~ a reboot in consious awareness and Soul connection. I hope many, many more people will have the opportunity and be inspired to see this docu. and also, that it will soon be available for us to purchase in DVD format, PLEASE 💗
    10christian_steinert

    Beautiful and inspiring film with remarkable footage

    It is a very beautiful, quiet film which traces the major milestones in the life of the Dalai Lama. The words within the film are his own and told in his own voice which makes the film very endearing.

    The Dalai Lama's grounded and warm-hearted style and his calm determination that allowed him to deal with so many challenges throughout his life makes this very inspiring film that is definitely watching. It is an inspiring example which shows that each of us can be so much more if we try to bring out the best that we all have inside of us.

    There is remarkable old footage from the Dalai Lama's time in Tibet and his early time in India. A lot of it has been colorized in a remarkably good way. This footage really impressed me.
    9vitamanzanilla

    A LIGHT IN EXILE

    His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been a Light in my life even before I entered into the Path of Buddhism. I went to Tibet, I prostrated in front of His empty throne, I cried bitter tears of what the Chinese have done to the country, to the people and to its temples. His life is a LIGHT in the hearts of all Tibetans everywhere, and for us who maybe were Tibetan in the previous life. I pray that He may realize his last dream of returning to prostrate in his temple in Tibet. I pray and hope...

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      • December 8, 2023 (Taiwan)
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      • 偉大的十四世:達賴喇嘛
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      • Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India(location)
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