Dharma Rising (2011)
The films looks through the eyes of the first generation of Western Dharma teachers at the myriad issues Buddhism faces and how it is adapting within a culture that runs on the engines of competition and greed, where many consider cruelty to be kindness and ignorance to be knowledge. But throughout its history Buddhism has adapted to new cultures with almost chameleon-like ease. So if its past is any judge, the sublime path our colonial forefathers dubbed Buddhism has begun a migration that over time will leave it, and quite possibly modernity itself, greatly transformed.
Director: David Cherniack
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: December 8, 2011
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Original Language: en
Keywords
buddhism, dharma
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dharma Rising about?
- The films looks through the eyes of the first generation of Western Dharma teachers at the myriad issues Buddhism faces and how it is adapting within a culture that runs on the engines of competition and greed, where many consider cruelty to be kindness and ignorance to be knowledge. But throughout its history Buddhism has adapted to new cultures with almost chameleon-like ease. So if its past is any judge, the sublime path our colonial forefathers dubbed Buddhism has begun a migration that over time will leave it, and quite possibly modernity itself, greatly transformed.
- Who directed Dharma Rising?
- Dharma Rising was directed by David Cherniack.
- Who stars in Dharma Rising?
- Dharma Rising stars Alan Wallace, Bernie Glassman, Jack Kornfield, Matthieu Ricard, Jan Willis, Norman Fischer.
- How long is Dharma Rising?
- Dharma Rising has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Dharma Rising?
- Dharma Rising is a Documentary film.