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The Dalai Lama's Gift

The extraordinary time in 1981 when one determined monk brought His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Buddhism, to America

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2025-02-22
1h 16m
English
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In 1981, a Buddhist monk teaching at the University of Madison, Wisconsin, made the bold request of the Dalai Lama to come and perform a rare ritual, never before done outside of India or Tibet: the Kalachakra, among the highest of the Buddhist tantric teachings. In just a few months, with a team of dedicated students, and cameras rolling, they constructed a temple and organized an event for over a thousand spiritual seekers, in a cornfield outside Madison. The incredible footage was tucked away in the Smithsonian vaults, until now. What unfolds is the story of a powerful ritual, its impact on the people that made it happen, and the meaning behind this ancient initiation.

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The extraordinary time in 1981 when one determined monk brought His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Buddhism, to America

In 1981, a Buddhist monk teaching at the University of Madison, Wisconsin, made the bold request of the Dalai Lama to come and perform a rare ritual, never before done outside of India or Tibet: the Kalachakra, among the highest of the Buddhist tantric teachings. In just a few months, with a team of dedicated students, and cameras rolling, they constructed a temple and organized an event for over a thousand spiritual seekers, in a cornfield outside Madison. The incredible footage was tucked away in the Smithsonian vaults, until now. What unfolds is the story of a powerful ritual, its impact on the people that made it happen, and the meaning behind this ancient initiation. Running 76 minutes.

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The cast features Tenzin Gyatso (as Self). Their performances are a major reason The Dalai Lama's Gift has built such a passionate audience.

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The main cast includes Tenzin Gyatso.

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What is The Dalai Lama's Gift about?

The Dalai Lama's Gift is a Documentary English-language film. In 1981, a Buddhist monk teaching at the University of Madison, Wisconsin, made the bold request of the Dalai Lama to come and perform a rare ritual, never before done outside of India or Tibet: the Kalachakra, among the highest of the Buddhist tantric teachings. In just a few months, with a team of dedicated students, and cameras rolling, they constructed a temple and organized an event for over a thousand spiritual seekers, in a cornfield outside Madison. The incredible footage was tucked away in the Smithsonian vaults, until now. What unfolds is the story of a powerful ritual, its impact on the people that made it happen, and the meaning behind this ancient initiation.

When was The Dalai Lama's Gift released?

The Dalai Lama's Gift was released on February 22, 2025. It has a runtime of 1h 16m.

Who stars in The Dalai Lama's Gift?

The Dalai Lama's Gift stars Tenzin Gyatso. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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