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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (2011)

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.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Chögyam TrungpaChögyam TrungpaSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Pema ChödrönPema ChödrönSelf
  • Photo of Ram DassRam DassSelf
  • Photo of Allen GinsbergAllen GinsbergSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Diana MukpoDiana MukpoSelf
  • Photo of Gesar MukpoGesar MukpoSelf
  • Photo of Sakyong Mipham RinpocheSakyong Mipham RinpocheSelf
  • Photo of Robert ThurmanRobert ThurmanSelf

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