The yogis of Tibet a film for posterity [video recording]

by Jeffrey M. Pill (Director)

Other authorsPhil Borack (Producer), Jeffrey Gibson (Narrator), Jo Borack (Producer)
DVD, 2002

Publication

Cincinnati, Ohio : June Bug Films and JEHM Films, c2002. One disc, 77 min.

Call number

DVD / Front Desk

Barcode

DVD-0007

ISBN

9780972888714

CSS Library Notes

Description: Yogi's of Tibet : A Film for Posterity. "Yogi (yo-ye)"
An individual who has years in isolated retreat practicing secret self-transforming physical andmental exercises, and through these techniques has developed extraordinary control over both mind and body.

The yogis in thisfilm took unprecedented risks. Once vowed to extreme secrecy to maintain the purity of practice, they agreed to these unique interviews and rare demonstrations to help preserve for posterity their vanishing culture. -- from box

Interviews with Geshe Yeshi Chophel : H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama : Ani Konchok Khandro : Zedong Mao : Chenga Rinpoche : Chetsang Rinpoche : Drubwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche : Garchen Rinpoche : Lamchen Gyalpo Rinpoche : Nupa Rinpoche : Togden Rinpoche : Drupon Samten Rinpoche : Dorje Lobun Tenzin :

FY2003 / jvsn

Physical description

4.75 inches

Description

Attempting to preserve knowledge of a rich spiritual practice, the producers here interview Tibetan yogis who have escaped from persecution. A yogi is one who, having studied the sacred writings of Buddha, seeks to experience enlightenment personally as the Buddha experienced it.

Language

Original language

Multiple languages
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