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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

20111h 26mJohanna Demetrakas

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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.

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What is Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (2011) about?

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…

Who stars in Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche?

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche stars Chögyam Trungpa (Self (archive footage)), Pema Chödrön (Self), Ram Dass (Self), Allen Ginsberg (Self (archive footage)), Diana Mukpo (Self). The film was directed by Johanna Demetrakas.

How long is Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche?

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011.

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