The Light of the Golden Sun (2011)

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More than 50 years ago, the Tibetan Bon Buddhist tradition was driven from its refuge deep within the Himalayas. This is the story of the long and difficult journey that followed. Told through the lens of one Bon teacher born in exile -- Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche -- this film reveals something very precious and very old: a rich spiritual heritage, hidden for millennia, whose secret teachings are only now becoming known to the world. There may be no unbroken spiritual tradition more ancient than Bon, which traces its beginnings to a buddha who predates Shakyamuni by thousands of years. Yet this tradition today may be facing its greatest challenge thus far: to preserve its rich heritage beyond the land of its birth.

Director: Rogelio Jaramillo
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 63 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Alexander Preuss
Production: Kino
Country: China, Germany, India, Mexico, Nepal, Poland, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

buddhism, buddhist monk, tibet, tibetan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Light of the Golden Sun about?
More than 50 years ago, the Tibetan Bon Buddhist tradition was driven from its refuge deep within the Himalayas. This is the story of the long and difficult journey that followed. Told through the lens of one Bon teacher born in exile -- Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche -- this film reveals something very precious and very old: a rich spiritual heritage, hidden for millennia, whose secret teachings are only now becoming known to the world. There may be no unbroken spiritual tradition more ancient than Bon, which traces its beginnings to a buddha who predates Shakyamuni by thousands of years. Yet this tradition today may be facing its greatest challenge thus far: to preserve its rich heritage beyond the land of its birth.
Who directed The Light of the Golden Sun?
The Light of the Golden Sun was directed by Rogelio Jaramillo.
Who stars in The Light of the Golden Sun?
The Light of the Golden Sun stars Catherine Smith.
How long is The Light of the Golden Sun?
The Light of the Golden Sun has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is The Light of the Golden Sun?
The Light of the Golden Sun is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Light of the Golden Sun produced?
The Light of the Golden Sun was produced in China, Germany, India, Mexico, Nepal, Poland, United States of America.