THE MOVIE

A Priceless Treasure

The full project includes 2 works: first, the documentary on Garchen Rinpoche’s life story and second, a set of dvds containing Garchen Rinpoche teaching on a vast range of subjects around the world.

The documentary film is complete in English and is being made into 7 more languages.  Currently the bonus features are being edited.  The dvd should be for sale in the spring of 2012.  ALL the proceeds from the screenings of the film and the sales of the dvd will go to the Garchen Buddhist Institute Endowment Fund.

Ultimately, For The BENEFIT OF ALL BEINGS and the archival teaching dvds is more than a film project. It is an opportunity to come face to face with one of the most radiant teachers of our time, and experience his wisdom and blessings. Preserving this legacy of loving-kindness for humanity is a significant way to benefit the world. 

The Project So Far

Garchen Rinpoche’s extraordinary life and teachings have been documented on film in 14 countries: U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal, India, Chile, Germany, Sweden, Israel, Hong Kong, Tibet and China.

The documentary is finished in the English language. Included is an unprecedented interview, with Garchen Rinpoche speaking candidly about his life. Also captured is a rare interview with Venerable Drubwang Rinpoche, a great yogi who passed away in December 2007. In the interview he says “Garchen Rinpoche is a Buddha.”

His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche and other lamas from the Drikung Kagyu tradition speak openly about his qualities. Interviews with students, personal attendants, and members of Rinpoche's family convey the depth of his blessings in their lives. Rare footage and old photographs from Rinpoche's past are used to bring alive the rich history of this life. This film is an unusually intimate portrait of one of the most extraordinary beings in our midst.

The filming of the archival teaching dvds is complete. An estimated 75 hours of teachings on these subjects has been amassed: 37 Bodhisattva Practices, Dzogchen, Mahamudra, Dream Yoga, Milarepa, Chod, Bardos, Karma, Bodhicitta, 6 Perfections, Death and Dying, Kuntanzangpo, Guru Yoga, Phowa, Smoke Offering, Fire Puja teachings and MORE.

These archival dvds will be an invaluable way to continually receive Garchen Rinpoche’s wisdom, compassion and blessings indefinitely.

The documentary dvd bonus features and the editing and translation for the archival dvds is happening now simultaneously. Sign up for an email announcement on future screenings and to buy the documentary film in the spring of 2012.