Sacred Art of Tibet

1972
Country: USA
Duration: 28 mins
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Sound: Opt.
Available Format/s: 16mm / DVD / Digibeta tape / SD Digital file

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An accurate depiction of the basic tenets of northern Mahayana Buddhism, cast into living or ‘experiential’ form, consistent with powerful mantras heard on the soundtrack of the film. Tarthang Tulku, a Tibetan Lama, was the advisor.
‘Jordan uses a bagful of camera and editing techniques that bring multi-limbed deities into bone-rattling motion; the sacred art images are intercut with views of lotus blossoms, skies and other features of the natural landscape, which enhance the lush, sumptuous quality of the visual effects …. [S]ynchronized masterfully to a sound track of chanted mantras and ritual music.’ – Thomas Albright, San Francisco Chronicle
‘A monumental effort that is laced with brilliant artistry, moments of deep impact.’ – San Francisco Chronicle

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