The Buddha

The Buddha (2010)

April 17th, 20102h 0min

Documentary
66%

Overview

This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

The Venerable W.

The Venerable W.


Released on: 2017-06-07
Documentary, Drama

A view of the religious tensions between Muslims and Buddhist through the portrait of the Buddhist m...

The Last Lost Kingdom

The Last Lost Kingdom


Released on: 2014-06-26
Documentary, Adventure

Following in the footsteps of his father, Folco Felzani embarks on an epic journey on foot in search...

THE QUEST: Everest

THE QUEST: Everest


Released on: 2024-11-26
Documentary, Adventure

THE QUEST: Everest is a journey to deeper understand and climb the most iconic mountain in the world...

Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds

Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds


Released on: 1979-10-01
Documentary

After World War II a group of young writers, outsiders and friends who were disillusioned by the pur...

Aside From That

Aside From That


Released on:
Documentary

How do we live, knowing we are going to die? In search of answers, we probed the minds of atheists, ...

Vajra Sky Over Tibet

Vajra Sky Over Tibet


Released on: 2006-09-01
Documentary

Vajra Sky is a cinematic pilgrimage to central Tibet, bearing witness to the indomitable faith of it...

Peace Is Every Step

Peace Is Every Step


Released on: 2005-12-13
Documentary

The influential life and powerful messages of Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh are explored ...

The Zen Mind

The Zen Mind


Released on: 2007-01-01
Documentary

In the last fifty years the culture of Zen has spread far beyond Japan. Zen centers and zen retreats...

Art as a Weapon

Art as a Weapon


Released on: 2014-06-12
Adventure, Documentary

Street art, creativity and revolution collide in this beautifully shot film about art’s ability to c...

But Beautiful

But Beautiful


Released on: 2019-11-14
Documentary

In his new film, Erwin Wagenhofer is looking for the good and beautiful in this world.

Journey Into Buddhism: Prajna Earth

Journey Into Buddhism: Prajna Earth


Released on: 2007-09-04
Documentary

Prajna is the Sanskrit word for radiant wisdom, and yatra is the word for pilgrimage or spiritual jo...

How to Cook Your Life

How to Cook Your Life


Released on: 2007-05-10
Documentary

A Zen priest in San Francisco and cookbook author use Zen Buddhism and cooking to relate to everyday...

Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche


Released on: 2010-01-01
Documentary

Brilliant Moon chronicles the life of the writer, poet, and meditation master Khyentse Rinpoche, one...

14 Apples

14 Apples


Released on: 2018-05-16
Documentary

Wang Shin-hong is suffering from insomnia. A fortune teller advises the Mandalay businessman, whose ...

Wheel of Time

Wheel of Time


Released on: 2003-10-30
Documentary

Wheel of Time is Werner Herzog's photographed look at the largest Buddhist ritual in Bodh Gaya, Indi...

The Shift

The Shift


Released on: 2009-01-01
Documentary, Drama

From the creators of You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie comes a compelling portrait of three modern l...

Mindful Movements: Gentle, Contemplative Exercises with the Monks and Nuns of Plum Village

Mindful Movements: Gentle, Contemplative Exercises with the Monks and Nuns of Plum Village


Released on: 1998-01-01
Documentary

Developed by Thích Nhất Hạnh himself, the exercises taught here combine simple stretching and gracef...

A Journey

A Journey


Released on: 2017-05-29
Adventure, Documentary

A cinematic journey through the world. Non-verbal.

The Life of Buddha

The Life of Buddha


Released on: 2007-12-05
History, Documentary, Animation, Drama

Over 2,500 years ago, one man showed the world a way to enlightenment. This beautifully produced Bud...

Words of My Perfect Teacher

Words of My Perfect Teacher


Released on: 2003-01-01
Documentary

Three students seek the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist master, soccer aficionado and filmmaker Khyentse ...