Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (2011)
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.
Director: Johanna Demetrakas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: November 25, 2011
Cast
- Chögyam Trungpa - Self (archive footage)
- Pema Chödrön - Self
- Ram Dass - Self
- Allen Ginsberg - Self (archive footage)
- Diana Mukpo - Self
- Gesar Mukpo - Self
- Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche - Self
- Robert Thurman - Self
Music: Sean Callery
Cinematography: Patrick Selvage, Pablo Bryant
Editing: Kate Amend, Johanna Demetrakas
Production: Buddhist Broadcasting Foundation
Country: United States of America
Language: English, བོད་སྐད་།
Box Office: $86,202
Original Language: en
Keywords
buddhism, buddhist, tibet, woman director
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- What is Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche about?
- 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.
- Who directed Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche?
- Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche was directed by Johanna Demetrakas.
- Who stars in Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche?
- Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche stars Chögyam Trungpa, Pema Chödrön, Ram Dass, Allen Ginsberg, Diana Mukpo, Gesar Mukpo.
- How long is Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche?
- Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche?
- Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche is a Documentary film.
- How much did Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche gross?
- Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche grossed $86,202 worldwide.
- Where was Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche produced?
- Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche was produced in United States of America.