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The most well-loved and exalted figure in Tibetan history -Jetsun Milarepa, who the Tibetan people consider a saint, is now taking the lead in a new film. Far from Hollywood, shot in North India and directed by a Tibetan lama, Neten Chokling Rinpoche, the film depicts the early life of this 11th century yogi and is now finding its way to the mainstream. What is it about Milarepa that makes the Dalai Lama weep when he speaks about this yogi?s spiritual practice? What is it about Milarepa's life story that can inspire us today and can cross cultures, traditions, and coasts? In this segment we hear from the film's creators, prominent Buddhist teachers, and others about this famous and very real story.
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The most well-loved and exalted figure in Tibetan history -Jetsun Milarepa, who the Tibetan people consider a saint, is now taking the lead in a new film. Far from Hollywood, shot in North India and directed by a Tibetan lama, Neten Chokling Rinpoche, the film depicts the early life of this 11th century yogi and is now finding its way to the mainstream. What is it about Milarepa that makes the Dalai Lama weep when he speaks about this yogi?s spiritual practice? What is it about Milarepa's life story that can inspire us today and can cross cultures, traditions, and coasts? In this segment we hear from the film's creators, prominent Buddhist teachers, and others about this famous and very real story.
Broadcast History
KPFK 90.7 Radio Pacifica in Los Angeles
on THE TIBET CONNECTION
Friday Sept. 28th at 2 pm
Sunday Sept. 30th at 9 am
Timing and Cues
OUTRO: That segment was produced by Julie Adler for The Tibet Connection radio program, online at thetibetconnection.org.
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