Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
CRAZY WISDOM explores the arrival of Tibetan Buddhism in America through the story of Chögyam Trungpa, who landed in the U.S. in 1970. Trungpa became renowned for translating ancient Buddhist concepts into language and ideas that Westerners could understand and shattered preconceived notions about how an enlightened teacher should behave. Initially rejected, his teachings are now recognized by western philosophers and spiritual leaders as authentic and profound.
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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 25, 2011
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
55%
Original Title
Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Production Companies
Buddhist Broadcasting Foundation
Director
Johanna Demetrakas
Revenue
$86,202
Description
CRAZY WISDOM explores the arrival of Tibetan Buddhism in America through the story of Chögyam Trungpa, who landed in the U.S. in 1970. Trungpa became renowned for translating ancient Buddhist concepts into language and ideas that Westerners could understand and shattered preconceived notions about how an enlightened teacher should behave. Initially rejected, his teachings are now recognized by western philosophers and spiritual leaders as authentic and profound.
