The Birth of Buddhism (2008)
This docu-fiction, shot in India and Nepal, recounts the first moments of Buddhism, by rediscovering a time when everything had to be built. Travelers and teachers who visit the places where the Buddha lived today have the same impressions: they are trying to understand the problems he had to face. Why did Siddhartha leave his palace and his family? What was the original way he taught to end suffering? How did he prepare the community to last after his death? This docu-fiction brings history to life by focusing on "the man who became the Buddha".
Director: Christophe Boula, Pascal Zabus
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: May 1, 2008
Country: France
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birth of Buddhism about?
- This docu-fiction, shot in India and Nepal, recounts the first moments of Buddhism, by rediscovering a time when everything had to be built. Travelers and teachers who visit the places where the Buddha lived today have the same impressions: they are trying to understand the problems he had to face. Why did Siddhartha leave his palace and his family? What was the original way he taught to end suffering? How did he prepare the community to last after his death? This docu-fiction brings history to life by focusing on "the man who became the Buddha".
- Who directed The Birth of Buddhism?
- The Birth of Buddhism was directed by Christophe Boula, Pascal Zabus.
- What genre is The Birth of Buddhism?
- The Birth of Buddhism is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Birth of Buddhism produced?
- The Birth of Buddhism was produced in France.