The Buddha
The Buddha

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After 400 BC, a new philosophy was born in South east Asia, generated from the ideas of Buddha, a mysterious Prince from Nepal who gained enlightenment while he sat under a large, shapely fig tree. Buddha never claimed to be God or his emissary on earth, only that he was a human being who had found a kind of serenity that others could find too. This documentary tells the story of his life.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Buddha:

Richard Gere
Blair Brown
Tenzin Gyatso
Mark Epstein
William Stanley Merwin

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After 400 BC, a new philosophy was born in South east Asia, generated from the ideas of Buddha, a mysterious Prince from Nepal who gained enlightenment while he sat under a large, shapely fig tree. Buddha never claimed to be God or his emissary on earth, only that he was a human being who had found a kind of serenity that others could find too. This documentary tells the story of his life.

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User Review - 10/10 by James KAn incredible documentary. I recommend this to everyone. I cannot give a detailed review because I will not give it justice. If you do not know much about the Buddhist religion and the story of Siddhartha this film is the perfect stepping stone that will educate and hopefully move you.
User Review - 10/10 by Marlen H"the buddha is of interest to you because you are the buddha"
User Review - 10/10 by Brad HThe story of siddhartha-Buddha always amazed me. But the way it is told in this documentary is exceptional .The focus is clearly on the astonishing spiritual journey of siddhartha . Most interesting aspect about buddhas philosophy is that it's completely based on reasoning and logic. Don't miss this documentary , if philosophy or spirituality fascinates you.
User Review - 8/10 by Daniel DA really great documentary about the life of the Buddha, using art, music, and interviews.
User Review - 8/10 by Milton YWell told, never pedantic, utterly human and accessible.
User Review - 8/10 by Kimberly WGood documentary of a very great and compassionate man. Great interviews, especially those with the Dalai Lama. For some I feel it could be very eye-opening.
User Review - 8/10 by Andres VBuen documental de la PBS sobre la leyenda y las ensenanazas de Buda. Bien documentado y con entrevistas agradables. Nada innovador pero para posibles neofitos es una excelente introduccion.
User Review - 8/10 by Dee RBuen documental de la PBS sobre la leyenda y las ensenanazas de Buda. Bien documentado y con entrevistas agradables. Nada innovador pero para posibles neofitos es una excelente introduccion.
User Review - 8/10 by Anastasia BA wonderful re-telling of the classical tale of the life of Buddha, that focuses on why his life and his teachings resonate, today, to any ordinary person. The interviews taken, from Dalai Lama himself, to artists, poets and monks, are a revelation. The simplicity of Buddha's concepts is striking, and whenever the meaning tends to be elusive, there is always a smart remark that will bring us back to the actual insight. Music, animation, narration, are all combined to support the vibrant content. Aesthetically the animated part maybe not the best of choices, but it at least it works! I recommend this movie not only to first-timers, but also any practitioner who needs to be reminded of the Dharma.
User Review - 8/10 by Melissa WRather slow and unsophisticated, while at the same time beautiful and potentially enlightening. The intended audience seems to be those who have no or very little knowledge of Buddhism. Most others will find this a bit boring, I think.

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