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Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra

Synopsis

The Heart Sutra is the shortest and the most popular sutra in Buddhism and is regarded as a summation of the wisdom of Buddha. It expresses perfectly the insight attained by non-attachment, the doctrine of emptiness. In Buddhism, reciting Buddha-name and sutra has great merit and virtues and it is one of the effective ways in the cultivation of the Buddhist Way. The Heart Sutra reveals the entire secret of truth of the universe and life. Many Buddhists around the world recite The Heart Sutra daily. Although some may have incredible responses and benefits from it, they may not really and fully understand what it is.

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Dalai Lama Discourse on the Heart Sutra (2004)

Type: Clip • Published 2016-02-08

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kazuo Kikuchi
Original Title
Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
58m
Production Studios
Beckmann Visual Publishing

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Director

Kazuo Kikuchi

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Kazuo Kikuchi

Director

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What is Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra about?

The Heart Sutra is the shortest and the most popular sutra in Buddhism and is regarded as a summation of the wisdom of Buddha. It expresses perfectly the insight attained by non-attachment, the doctrine of emptiness. In Buddhism, reciting Buddha-name and sutra has great merit and virtues and it is one of the effective ways in the cultivation of the Buddhist Way. The Heart Sutra reveals the entire secret of truth of the universe and life. Many Buddhists around the world recite The Heart Sutra daily. Although some may have incredible responses and benefits from it, they may not really and fully understand what it is.

Who directed Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra?

Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra was directed by Kazuo Kikuchi.

Who stars in Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra?

The principal cast of Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra includes Tenzin Gyatso, Kozo Otani.

When was Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra released and how long is it?

Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 58m.