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BORN TO SERVE the Enthronement of Tulku Urgyen Yangsi

Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:44 pm
by Paul
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche was one of the most remarkable teachers and an authority within the Tibetan tradition. While most monasteries kept their doors closed to westerners in the ‘60s, he hospitably opened his doors to them in Kathmandu. Many a fortune seeker met with an unusual and not always equally pleasant surprise. He taught his students to look Tulku Urgyen Rinpochedeep into themselves and face their own suffering, frustrations, fears and anger and transform them. He was also one of the very few teachers who offered westerners the opportunity of initiation into the secret Mahamudra-Dzogchen tradition, which was highly unusual in those days. His fame and unconventional approach spread rapidly.

The film tells the story of this unique teacher during the initiation of his reincarnation in November 2008. An event that prominent Buddhist teachers and students from around the world witnessed for five days (including singer and movie star Cher). CherIt became evident how influential his life had been and how many lives he had touched, including that of his sons all teachers in their own right who give a candid account of their own path. The parents of the Yangsi, the 7 years old incarnation, share their view on accepting their sons future. A number of his close western students talk about his inspiring presence and profound teachings
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This is subtitled in Dutch, with the vast majority being spoken in English. Very, very interesting indeed. Includes interviews with Rinpoche's sons.

Re: BORN TO SERVE the Enthronement of Tulku Urgyen Yangsi

Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:43 am
by justsit
So beautiful, thank you!

:bow: :bow: :bow:

Re: BORN TO SERVE the Enthronement of Tulku Urgyen Yangsi

Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:28 pm
by Paul
justsit wrote:So beautiful
Great, isn't it? Personally, I love the 'Blazing Splendor' group of teachers. :heart:

Re: BORN TO SERVE the Enthronement of Tulku Urgyen Yangsi

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:35 am
by kirtu
Now on YouTube with what appears to be a cleaned up video.

Kirt

Re: BORN TO SERVE the Enthronement of Tulku Urgyen Yangsi

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:41 am
by kirtu
The other Youtube link seems to have died but it looks like Eva van Dam ( :woohoo: ) has put the film here.

Kirt

Re: BORN TO SERVE the Enthronement of Tulku Urgyen Yangsi

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:20 pm
by Punya
Paul wrote:
justsit wrote:So beautiful
Great, isn't it? Personally, I love the 'Blazing Splendor' group of teachers. :heart:
Me too. :heart:

A great documentary about a great teacher. Thank you so much for sharing.

Re: BORN TO SERVE the Enthronement of Tulku Urgyen Yangsi

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:22 pm
by dzogchungpa
That was good, but where was Erik?

Re: BORN TO SERVE the Enthronement of Tulku Urgyen Yangsi

Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:48 am
by kirtu
dzogchungpa wrote:That was good, but where was Erik?
He wasn't in the film (maybe in the background during the enthronement?).

Kirt