Dalai Lama Renaissance Vol 2 - A Revolution of Ideas DVD produced and directed by Khashyar Darvich offers spiritual talks and film.
What are the Dalai Lama's solutions to the world's problems? Dalai Lama Renaissance Vol 2 - A Revolution of Ideas DVD begins where the award-winning Dalai Lama Renaissance documentary film, narrated by Harrison Ford, left off.
In this important, profound and intimate meeting, some of the world's most innovative thinkers meet with the Dalai Lama at his residence in the Himalayan Mountains of Dharamsala, India to present their ideas for a better world.
With humor and profound insight, the Dalai Lama inspires our hearts and minds with some of the greatest wisdom of our age.
Participants in this dialogue include: Michael Beckwith, Fred Alan Wolf, Amit Goswami, Jean Houston, Thom Hartmann, John E. Mack, Duane Elgin, Vicki Robin, David Korten, Elisabet Sahtouris, Michael Toms, Brother Wayne Teasdale and other innovative thinkers.
Some of the topics discussed include: spirituality, morality and ethics, business and economics, the environment, education, health and psychology, media and arts and other subjects.
Eavesdrop on this intimate conversation between great minds in their quest for a better world.
Reviews and Praise for Dalai Lama Renaissance:
"SPELLBINDING . . . An uplifting cathartic journey that grips the soul."
"An inspirational revelation for mankind . . . An everlasting awakening of the heart and mind."
- Actress Diane Ladd - 3-time Oscar & Emmy nominee, winner of the British Academy Award, and author of "Spiraling Through the School of Life"
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"Yes I like your questions…"
"Certainly, your effort can make some contribution—there’s no doubt."
- The 14th Dalai Lama - (to "DLR" Producer-Director Khashyar Darvich)
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"I narrated Dalai Lama Renaissance, because I believe His Holiness is making a positive influence in our world. For me, the film represented an opportunity to continue assisting the optimistic efforts of an extraordinary individual."
- Harrison Ford - actor, narrator of "Dalai Lama Renaissance"
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"a provocative, even enlightening film."
"fascinating, ravishingly beautiful and sonically soothing."
- John Griffin - Montreal Gazette (review)
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"Marvelous film!"
"Dalai Lama Renaissance reminds us of some most important lessons."
- Frederick Marx – Co-Filmmaker, "Hoop Dreams," and Academy Award nominee
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"a moving form of visual poetry"
"Captures… momentous magic. Applause to the filmmakers for revealing the jewel in the lotus… The film is an intimate and stirring testimony…"
- Donna Strong - Awareness Magazine
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"Dalai Lama Renaissance is a fascinating and inspiring juxtaposition of human nature and transcendence."
- Thom Hartmann – Air America Radio Host
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"The Comedy sensation of the summer is coming soon to a theater near you and the latest laughers from Ben Stiller, Anna Faris or Brad Pitt can't even begin to hold a candle to it. The movie's star? The Dalai Lama."
"I can't remember the last time a movie made me laugh so hard."
"There are scenes here every bit as comically absurd [as] 'The Life of Brian.' ['Dalai Lama Renaissance'] plays more like a Monty Python parody of new age workshops."
- Rick Kisonak - Film Threat Magazine
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"This is a fine film and worth seeing"
- Jordan Colburn - Hollywood Today (review)
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"an extraordinary portrait of His Holiness at work."
"Some of the best" comic scenes in any new film out there right now"
- Bob Graham - San Francisco Bay Times (review)
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"It is a stunning tour-de-force"
"intimate glimpse into the Dalai Lama"s life"
- Amy Wong - LA Yoga Magazine
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"This film was startlingly original"
"a revelatory documentary"
"a beautiful and fresh window on the Dalai Lama"
- Jean Miyake Downey - Kyoto Journal (review)
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"A powerful cinematic documentary… A very moving documentary… unexpected and powerful… Long after it ends, the totality of the documentary lingers, as one contemplates the fact that, if every human being decides to act in the best interest of human kind, we can change the world."
- Stan Robinson - Screen Scene/Arizona Weekly (review)
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"Dalai Lama Renaissance is an interesting portrayal of human ego pitted against compassion and altruism, exemplifying the very essence of the issues facing the world today."
- Todd Mayville - Elephant Journal (review)
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"Fire up this DVD and prepare to be amazed… The film has a certain persuasive power… Hilarious."
- Ross Robertson - EnlightenNext Magazine
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"The film rapidly grabs hold of you… There is plenty of humor… [a] top-notch comedy… A journey of self-discovery… The lessons of Dalai Lama Renaissance apply just as much to the audience watching this insightful documentary"
- Ian Bartholomew - Taipei Times, Taiwan (review)
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"A memorable gathering of elites… an inspiring documentary which depicts the Dalai Lama philosophy of peace… Full of meaning… Powerful."
- Li Zhao Yang - Pots Newspaper, Taiwan
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"A big spiritual harvest for everyone."
- Qiu Zu - China Times
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"No empty seat at the premiere of the documentary ‘Dalai Lama Renaissance… The Taipei premiere has attracted a full house and many people were touched after watching the film."
- FTV Television, Taiwan
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"Dalai Lama Renaissance is full of historical significance… [Harrison] Ford’s strong, deep voice adds much color to the documentary"
- Zou Nian Zu - Liberty Times Newspaper, Taiwan
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"It is indeed inspiring and thought provoking."
"an interesting documentary paying tribute to a fascinating individual."
- YNOT at the Movies (review)
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"Unexpected, heartwarming, and enlightening"
"an intimate look at the Dalai Lama's interpersonal actions."
- Christine Benedetti - Aspen Daily News
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"Dalai Lama film reveals more than what is on the surface."
"81 minutes of power struggles, flaring egos, and complete love… Hilarious and sobering"
"[an] emotional wallop"
- Stina Sieg - Glenwood Springs Post Independent (Colorado)
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