Dharma Rising
Synopsis
The films looks through the eyes of the first generation of Western Dharma teachers at the myriad issues Buddhism faces and how it is adapting within a culture that runs on the engines of competition and greed, where many consider cruelty to be kindness and ignorance to be knowledge. But throughout its history Buddhism has adapted to new cultures with almost chameleon-like ease. So if its past is any judge, the sublime path our colonial forefathers dubbed Buddhism has begun a migration that over time will leave it, and quite possibly modernity itself, greatly transformed.
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DHARMA RISING Trailer
Type: Teaser • Published 2015-05-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cherniack
- Original Title
- Dharma Rising
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
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What is Dharma Rising about?
The films looks through the eyes of the first generation of Western Dharma teachers at the myriad issues Buddhism faces and how it is adapting within a culture that runs on the engines of competition and greed, where many consider cruelty to be kindness and ignorance to be knowledge. But throughout its history Buddhism has adapted to new cultures with almost chameleon-like ease. So if its past is any judge, the sublime path our colonial forefathers dubbed Buddhism has begun a migration that over time will leave it, and quite possibly modernity itself, greatly transformed.
Who directed Dharma Rising?
Dharma Rising was directed by David Cherniack.
Who stars in Dharma Rising?
The principal cast of Dharma Rising includes Alan Wallace, Bernie Glassman, Jack Kornfield, Matthieu Ricard, Jan Willis.
When was Dharma Rising released and how long is it?
Dharma Rising was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.