The Great Transmission

USA | 2016 | 55 min • documentary feature
  • A Children's Song
  • Tea in the Land of Thunder - Field Notes from Darjeeling

Showings

Harkins Sedona 6 -Theatre 1 Sun, Feb 19, 2017 9:00 AM
Harkins Sedona 6 - Theatre 5 Mon, Feb 20, 2017 3:15 PM
Film Info
Event Type:documentary feature
Release Year:2016
Run Time:55
Production Country:USA
Original Language:English
Trailer:vimeo.com/146092519
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Pema Gellek
Producer(s):Barry Schieber
Screenwriter:Julia Witwer

Description

What does it take to keep ancient knowledge alive? Tibetan culture has deep roots, but the turmoil of the 20th century has left its vast text tradition in jeopardy.

This is a story of an historic act of cultural preservation, chronicling one refugee lama's lifelong efforts to preserve, print and return to his people, the sacred books that are their precious heritage.

His work unfolds against the backdrop of a centuries-long transmission, across continents and generations, upholding a legacy of transformative knowledge that dates back to the time of the Buddha.

Included Shorts

A Children's Song (27min) United States | 2016 | 27 min • narrative short More
Tea in the Land of Thunder - Field Notes from Darjeeling (16min) USA | 2016 | 16 min • documentary short More