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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0012233000122
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: MONTEREY VIDEO
Manufacturer: MONTEREY VIDEO
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MONTEREY VIDEO
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 23, 2007
Running Time: 85 minutes
Sales Rank: 12092
Studio: MONTEREY VIDEO
Theatrical Release Date: May 01, 2006
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How do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? These are some of the questions posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Ray examines some of the fundamental questions of our time by weaving together observations from his own journeys throughout India and the Middle East, and the wisdom of an extraordinary spiritual leader. This is his story, as told and filmed by Rick Ray during a private visit to his monastery in Dharamsala, India over the course of several months. Also included is rare historical footage as well as footage supplied by individuals who at great personal risk, filmed with hidden cameras within Tibet. Part biography, part philosophy, part adventure and part politics, '10 Questions for The Dalai Lama' conveys more than history and more than answers - it opens a window into the heart of an inspiring man. If you had only one hour, what would you ask?
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Rating: - Fascinating; needs some development
This is a fascinating look at the troubled history of Tibet and the Chinese occupation of that country, as well as at the interesting, wise leader known as the Dalai Lama. The filmmaker has an audience with him during which he asks some tough questions, some of which have to do with dealing with the ongoing occupation and when or if violence is ever an acceptable response.
It might be partly a language issue, but some of the leader's answers seem to have been truncated. It might help to read some of his writings in addition to viewing the film.
Rating:  - At Last a religious leader who addresses overpopulation!
The chapter on the envrionment is brilliant. The Dalai Lama admits truthfully that, though Budhism highly regards life, there is too much life ... that the correct value of life is for high quality of life, not high quantity of life which ultimately devalues life. It is worth the price of the DVD just to hear the Dalai Lama say that.
Rating: - an important and inspiring film
In "10 Questions for the Dalai Lama," documentary filmmaker Rick Ray journeys to Dharamsala in northern India to speak with the man he describes as both a "humble Buddhist monk" and a "rock star of peace," and who is believed by many to be the reincarnation of Buddha here on earth (though the Dalai Lama himself denies this, insisting that he is a mere mortal like everyone else).
You don't have to be a believer or even a particularly spiritual person to be moved and inspired by this film, which provides us with a rare up-close-and-personal look at one of the key religious figures in the world today. What comes out both in the interview and in the various glimpses we are given of him in his meetings with many of the world's movers and shakers in government and religion, is just what a fun-loving, down-to-earth, and self-effacing a man he truly is, even though he is never shy about confronting injustice whenever or wherever it rears its ugly head. Much of that feistiness derives, of course, from his own experience of having to flee his native Tibet in the early 1950's when the Communist Chinese invaded that country, and then being forced to live as an exile in a foreign land ever since.
To a disinterested observer, the Dalai Lama may seem, in many ways, to be a walking contradiction; an advocate for the ancient art of transcendence through meditation, he is also a passionate devotee of science and a champion of modern technology (his monks are very "hep" to the internet, ... Read More
Rating: - 10 Questions For The Dali Lama
Though wise beliefs, and a gentle spirit are evident in this man; it is clearly his sense of humour that struck me the most. Add to this the genuiness and authticity with which he greats the people of the world and I must say this film had a profound impact on me. Though some here have questioned the film makers take on things, I would suspect the Lama himself only embraced this work and saw it as a step in the right direction - that is he would have commented on it with gentleness, humility and acceptance. I thought Mr Ray's back drop of history, off set the Dali Lama's message beautifully provding a rich context from which one can understand just how breath-taking his acceptance of the modern China is. His answers to world problems are profound in their simplicity and in his conviction. Coming from a evangelical Christian tradition myself, this man lives out the beliefs of my own spirituality as or more effectively than the Christian leaders of our day. And yet, he would not see it that way...it is said "the humble will inherit the earth" ... if such is true I hope that what ever a person's spiritual convictions,that the key ideas in this film will not need to be diminished or attacked - i.e. win-win problem solving, openess, peace via non-violent means, acceptance of science as a useful tool in religion, religious tolerance, love, gentleness and respect, that attachment to things brings misery, the place of women and the poor in regards to power. I think these are the very messages my Lord ... Read More
Rating: - A Documentary for Our Times
This is definitely a documentary for our times. Rick Ray did an excellent job of combining current conditions he observed, prior to his meeting with the Dalai Lama, which helped him formulate his 10 questions he asked. These questions are pertainent to the challenges facing Tibetan Buddhists, in terms of its relationship to China, as well as how world events effect all of us. Greed, the desire to have more (and never feel content vs. having nothing and being happy), and living in an over populated world (just a few of the topics discussed) are individual issues, perhaps, each one of us need to look at. You need not be a Buddhist to consider these issues. These are universal. The Dalai Lama's anwsers were not difficult to understand; they were down-to-earth, common sense. As always, the Dalai Lama never ceases to amaze me with his compassion for all sentient beings. Though he considers himself to be a "simple monk," I truly believe his is the living embodiment of the Buddha of Compassion. (And then there's his robust laugh which is infectious. I had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard.)
Unfortunately, it's too bad that Ray only had 45 minutes to talk with the Dalai Lama. More questions popped into my mind as the two men conversed. I wonder if Ray felt that way too. Overall, as a Buddhist I walked away with a new awareness and food for thought. However, I'm deeply concerned about what will happen to Tibetan Buddhism once Dalai Lama passes over. Will China euthanize all Tibetan ... Read More
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