The Geshema is Born (2020)
For the Buddha, establishing a community of nuns was a radical experiment for its time. Over the centuries Buddhist religious life was available to women but the highest monastic qualifications were denied to them. The film traces the journey of an exceptional nun, Namdol Phuntsok, the first woman ever to be awarded the highest degree in Tibetan philosophy - the Geshema degree.
Director: Malati Rao
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 28, 2020
Music: Naren Chandavarkar
Editing: Shefali Jamwal
Country: India, Nepal
Language: English, བོད་སྐད་།
Original Language: bo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Geshema is Born about?
- For the Buddha, establishing a community of nuns was a radical experiment for its time. Over the centuries Buddhist religious life was available to women but the highest monastic qualifications were denied to them. The film traces the journey of an exceptional nun, Namdol Phuntsok, the first woman ever to be awarded the highest degree in Tibetan philosophy - the Geshema degree.
- Who directed The Geshema is Born?
- The Geshema is Born was directed by Malati Rao.
- How long is The Geshema is Born?
- The Geshema is Born has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Geshema is Born?
- The Geshema is Born is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Geshema is Born produced?
- The Geshema is Born was produced in India, Nepal.