Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2011-11-25
Runtime: 86 mins
Director: Johanna Demetrakas
Spoken language: English, བོད་སྐད་།
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Production Companies: Buddhist Broadcasting Foundation
Production Countries: United States of America
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