Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
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Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

7.0 / 10 2010 57mNR English
Documentary

Storyline

Brilliant Moon chronicles the life of the writer, poet, and meditation master Khyentse Rinpoche, one of Tibet's most revered 20th-century Buddhist teachers. Spiritual guide to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Royal Family of Bhutan, his life and teachings were an inspiration to all who encountered him. Richard Gere and Lou Reed provide the narration for his dangerous journey out of China, the subsequent spread of his influence and the search for his reincarnation after his death.

Cast & Crew

Tenzin Gyatso

Tenzin Gyatso

Self

Lead
Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Self

Khyentse Norbu

Khyentse Norbu

Self

Lou Reed

Lou Reed

Self

Matthieu Ricard

Matthieu Ricard

Self

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Neten Chokling's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker