The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche (1992)

Choenzey is a 47-year-old monk living in a Tibetan refugee monastery in South India. His spiritual master, Khensur Rinpoche, a revered high lama, has been dead for four years. According to Tibetan belief, he will soon be reincarnated. It is Choenzey's responsibility, as his closest disciple, to find the reincarnation and to look after him. The film follows Choenzey's search and his eventual discovery of an impish but gentle 4-year-old boy who is recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan State Oracle to be the reincarnation. Without sentimentality, the film captures the moving relationship that develops between the erstwhile disciple and his young master. (columbia.edu)

Director: Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date:
Country: India, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

buddhism, tibet, reincarnation, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche about?
Choenzey is a 47-year-old monk living in a Tibetan refugee monastery in South India. His spiritual master, Khensur Rinpoche, a revered high lama, has been dead for four years. According to Tibetan belief, he will soon be reincarnated. It is Choenzey's responsibility, as his closest disciple, to find the reincarnation and to look after him. The film follows Choenzey's search and his eventual discovery of an impish but gentle 4-year-old boy who is recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan State Oracle to be the reincarnation. Without sentimentality, the film captures the moving relationship that develops between the erstwhile disciple and his young master. (columbia.edu)
Who directed The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche?
The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche was directed by Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam.
How long is The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche?
The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche?
The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche is a Documentary film.
Where was The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche produced?
The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche was produced in India, United Kingdom.