Movies and TvShows featuring "tibetan-monk" theme.

Samsara is a movie that takes the audience on a mesmerizing journey through the cycle of life, depicting the beauty, struggles, and contradictions of human existence. It explores themes of adventure, drama, and romance, inviting viewers to reflect on the complexities of our world. Set in Ladakh, a remote region in the Himalayas, the film tells the story of a Buddhist monk who faces challenges and temptations along his path. It delves into themes of love, infidelity, leaving one's family, and the search for spiritual healing. Through stunning visuals and a captivating plot, Samsara offers an immersive experience for the audience.

As the evil sect known as the Black Section of Esoteric Buddhism wreaks havoc on Tibet, a young monk named Wong La (Biao Yuen) is sent to Hong Kong to recover a sacred urn that holds the power to defeat the enemies. Wong soon meets and safeguards a gorgeous woman (Michelle Reis) connected to the urn's protector, while the leader of the Black Section learns of Wong's plan and pursues the urn for himself in this martial arts thriller.

The main characters of the film are two small boys who share the throne of Karmapa, the highest office of one of Tibetan Buddhism's main sects and the third in line after the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama. As with the Dalai Lama, Karmapa is the same soul which reincarnates in each successor to the office, who is identified by omens, portents and other signs. The Karmapa line actually pre-dates the Dalai Lama's, and their respective importance has alternated in the course of history with either the Karmapa or Dalai Lama holding precedence. Only one of the current Karmapas lives in Tibet, who is recognized by the Dalai Lama but controlled by the Chinese government for political ends. The second Karmapa lives in New Delhi, India and was selected by a Tibetan group in exile. The film was shot in India, Nepal and Tibet and features the Dalai Lama as narrator, providing an incisive spiritual and political view of occupied Tibet.

Crazywise is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the experiences of people diagnosed with mental illness, including schizophrenia. The film delves into topics such as psychosis, psychiatric treatment, medications, and the impact of the American medical system on mental health. Through personal stories and interviews, the documentary challenges societal perceptions of mental illness and advocates for a more holistic approach to mental health care.

Climbers on Mt. Everest witness the murder of a young Tibetan nun by Chinese border guards.

The Yogis of Tibet is a documentary that explores the history and tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as the suppression faced by Tibetan monks and nuns. It covers topics such as supernatural powers, political oppression, and the belief in the afterlife. The movie provides insights into the secret rituals and reclusive practices of Tibetan yogis and sheds light on the challenges they face under Chinese Communist rule.

A collection of shorts made by various directors in response to 9/11.

As Lavinia stands waiting for a train, she ponders her childhood, her fascination with drag queens, and her past life as a Tibetan monk who visited Berlin in 1933.

The documentary tells the story of the filmmaker's friendship with a young Tibetan monk, Gyalten Rinpoche. The Rinpoche was sent by his Master to walk 1,000 miles across the rooftop of the world into the sacred lands of India. Six years later, he establishes a Buddhist center in Vancouver and befriends filmmaker Geoff Browne. Together, they embark on an emotional return to the Rinpoche's village, inspiring Geoff to retell his friend's remarkable life story

In 1983, at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Tomas Anderson interviewed the 12-year-old, Massachusetts-born, ordained "tulku" Ossian Maclure about his life and religious beliefs, and again almost a decade later.