The Light of the Golden Sun
Synopsis
More than 50 years ago, the Tibetan Bon Buddhist tradition was driven from its refuge deep within the Himalayas. This is the story of the long and difficult journey that followed. Told through the lens of one Bon teacher born in exile -- Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche -- this film reveals something very precious and very old: a rich spiritual heritage, hidden for millennia, whose secret teachings are only now becoming known to the world. There may be no unbroken spiritual tradition more ancient than Bon, which traces its beginnings to a buddha who predates Shakyamuni by thousands of years. Yet this tradition today may be facing its greatest challenge thus far: to preserve its rich heritage beyond the land of its birth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rogelio Jaramillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Polly Turner, Cecile Wendover Clover
- Original Title
- The Light of the Golden Sun
- Country of Origin
- China, Germany, India, Mexico, Nepal, Poland, United States of America
- Release Date
- 01/01/2011
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Kino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rogelio Jaramillo
Polly Turner, Cecile Wendover Clover
Alexander Preuss
Department Leadership Roster
Rogelio Jaramillo
Director
Polly Turner
Writer
Cecile Wendover Clover
Writer
Alexander Preuss
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What is The Light of the Golden Sun about?
More than 50 years ago, the Tibetan Bon Buddhist tradition was driven from its refuge deep within the Himalayas. This is the story of the long and difficult journey that followed. Told through the lens of one Bon teacher born in exile -- Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche -- this film reveals something very precious and very old: a rich spiritual heritage, hidden for millennia, whose secret teachings are only now becoming known to the world. There may be no unbroken spiritual tradition more ancient than Bon, which traces its beginnings to a buddha who predates Shakyamuni by thousands of years. Yet this tradition today may be facing its greatest challenge thus far: to preserve its rich heritage beyond the land of its birth.
Who directed The Light of the Golden Sun?
The Light of the Golden Sun was directed by Rogelio Jaramillo.
Who stars in The Light of the Golden Sun?
The principal cast of The Light of the Golden Sun includes Catherine Smith.
When was The Light of the Golden Sun released and how long is it?
The Light of the Golden Sun was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.