Description
Filmed in the Winter of 2004, this documentary features His Holiness the XVII Gyalwa Karmapa as he leads a nine day prayer ceremony called the Kagyu Monlam. From his seat under the historic Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya, the place of Sakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment, the Karmapa performs ceremonies and ritual empowerments, accompanied by high Lamas of the Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism. This vivid and intimate portrait of Tibetan Buddhism at this holiest of sites includes commentary by the Karmapa. This is a beautifully recorded and edited DVD. Proceeds from the sale of this DVD support the Kagyu Monlam and His Holiness The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. Filmed by Mark Elliott. Produced by Mark Elliott and Lama Karma Chodrak.