Product Description

The quest for enlightenment known as Buddhism is rapidly attracting followers in the western world today. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a best-selling author and his personal appearances in the U.S draw huge crowds. Popular films such as LITTLE BUDDHA, KUNDUN, and SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET have also fueled American curiosity. LIFE OF BUDDHA breaks new ground in revealing the fascinating story of Prince Siddhartha and his spiritual transformation into the Buddha, the great teacher who changed the entire world. This beautifully produced DVD, featuring nearly an hour of additional materials from the world's leading Buddhist scholars and spiritual leaders, is a must-see for anyone seeking answers to life's mysteries.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19512 in DVD
• Released on: 2004-05-18
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 90 minutes

Customer Reviews

Commentary
Life of Buddha.
Documentary on the historical Buddha. Excellent commentary from traditional storytellers, archaeologist, historians and senior members of the Sangha. Visits the sacred/ historical places of Guru Shakyamuni's life. Superb.

Informative
It starts with storytellers telling the tales of life of the Buddha and then goes into historical facts. Venturing into what life might have been like in that time period. Asking the question, was Siddharta reared in Shaman or other religious practices of the time? This biographical accounting of the Buddha was informative.

Makes me want to go to India and sit on Vultures Peek to meditate. I have watched it over and over.

Not what I expected
It's a narrative. I thought it would be the life of Buddha as portrayed by actors. Kinda dry. The cover art is beautiful tho.