As for your quote of reeves saying, i am not a buddhist, your source is from 1994 right after he finished filming little buddha. I was a buddhist nun for three years and did a total of three years solitary meditation retreats. Buddhism facts show that buddhists account for about 6% of the worlds population, making this the 4th biggest in terms of followers religion in the world, following christianity with 2 billion followers, islam with 1. May 14, 20 the man people magazine once designated as the sexiest man alive has been a follower of buddhism since he was in his 20s.
Taught by tibetan lamas as well as by western monastics, each talk begins with an introduction by richard gere or keanu reeves and the generation of a loving and altruistic motivation. More than 7,000 tibetan pilgrims who had come had already been forced back to china without seeing the dalai lama, which for many is a. Buddhist scholar robert thurman on why the dalai lama. For the first time, these astonishing and intricate masterpieces can be appreciated in blazing color and lifesize resolution. It is also interesting to note that if the group of. Pilgrim by richard gere, 9780821223222, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Treasure tibets buddhist murals in color and lifesize resolution with the sumo book signed by his holiness the 14th dalai lama. First published in 1970, the book s simple approach and plainspoken language have made it timeless. A world heritage landmark, this sumosized publication presents the most precious surviving murals of tibetan buddhist culture. Gere was the cofounder and chairman of tibet house and joined the board of directors of the international campaign for tibet to more effectively engage both national and international forums of influence. Jun 20, 2016 richard gere on finding his way to buddhism. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. During the ongoing 28 day visit to ladakh by his holiness the dalai lama, his holiness took a 300 meters pilgrimage by walk which the world will remember for the many years to come. Fascinating, yet profound, discovering buddhism challenges us to examine our lives with the eyes of wisdom and live our lives with the heart of compassion.
He preached his way for over 40 years and transformed many lives. For this reason, pilgrimage and buddhist art is undertaken in conjunction with a companion twohour documentary film biography the buddha, narrated by richard gere, directed by the awardwinning filmmaker david. The practice of pilgrimage is especially significant in buddhism, and is linked very closely to the life and experiences of the buddha. The book you hold in your hands is the story of how great spiritual practitioners from tibet, like the. May 01, 20 hollywood actor and buddhist devout, richard gere said that he felt elated after visiting monasteries in india. Sponsoring dharma books is important to metranslation, publishingbut i think the most important thing i can do is help sponsor teachings. This book tells of the life of ani pachen prior to becoming nun, when she was the daughter of a tibetan chieftain who died leaving her to lead her people in the fight against the invading chinese. It was conceived by the actor, richard gere, and is a story written by adelaide donnelley based on the life of ani pachen, a tibetan buddhist nun. Jun 06, 2002 screen legend richard gere talks to libby brooks about buddhism, parenthood and playing the lothario libby brooks thu 6 jun 2002 23.
Apr 26, 2018 with his knowledge and wisdom, he founded buddhism and the doctrines that it contains. Taking pictures on his many trips to india was always more of a personal project, until photography book and exhibition. The buddha is a 2010 pbs documentary directed by david grubin and narrated by richard gere. He is a longtime supporter of human rights, aids research, and prisoners rights. Richard gere on buddhism and parenthood film the guardian. Their guidance and patience, in helping to create a better understanding of the significance of the pilgrimage in buddhism, have helped to make those journeys of faith more meaningful and beneficial to all. Screen legend richard gere talks to libby brooks about buddhism, parenthood and playing the lothario libby brooks thu 6 jun 2002 23.
This pilgrimage is an example of building mutual respect between the different. Listen to emotional awareness audiobook by dalai lama. How world should consider the 300m pilgrimage dalai lama took. Pilgrims francis eaton, john billington, george soule, richard warren. Hollywood has produced buddhist movies like little buddha and seven years in tibet, and other films with buddhist themes like star wars and the matrix. Buddhist philosophy philosophy quotes life philosophy japanese buddhism buddhist quotes buddha quote buddha buddhism richard gere spiritual development. This book is dedicated to our spiritual advisors, who accompanied the various pilgrimage groups to india from 1991 to 2001. Im in kind of a unique position in that i do have some cash in my foundation, so im able to offer some front money to various groups to help them get projects started. The film, narrated by actor richard gere, is undertaken in conjunction with asia society museum, which has organized an exhibition entitled pilgrimage and buddhist art, the firstever exhibition. Richard gere is an internationally renowned film actor, social activist, and philanthropist. However, many countries that are or were predominantly buddhist have shrines. Its because of richard gere that i became interested in buddhism and the plight of the tibetan people.
For the most part, outside of religion departments and the pages of buddhist magazines and blogs, its rare for buddhism to be seen squarely and simply as what it is. After studying zen for at least five years, richard gere traveled to nepal and hung with tibetan monks. Richard geres path to buddhism world religion news. Listen to emotional awareness audiobook by dalai lama, paul. It is a good news to the buddhists from various south east asian countries who regularly visit these buddhist circuits across. The film follows the story of the gautama buddhas life and discusses the history and teachings of buddhism see also.
Im even more enthusiastic about practicing buddhism now than i was during the honeymoon period when i first started learning about it and practicing it. Im in kind of a unique position in that i do have some cash in my foundation, so im able to offer some front money to various groups to help them. Celebrities practicing buddhism include richard gere, tina turner, and steven seagal. Richard gere, for most of us, is the immensely popular star of pretty woman and. He is in the documentary with richard gere entitled, discovering buddhism. Zen mind, beginners mind by the founder of san francisco zen center, shunryu suzuki roshi, is one of the undisputed classics of american buddhism. Most of the people who would recognize richard geres face due to his many memorable movie roles probably dont know that the actor is a practicing. Listen to emotional awareness by dalai lama,paul ekman, ph. Ing dalai lama ing linia o pamitukituki da reng mamuntukan a panrelihiun ning pamiturung gelug gelug school ning tibetan buddhism, a yang pekapun a political ning kapamahalan a tibetan a makabasi king lhasa manibat kanitang kalabingpitung dilanua 17th century anggang 1959.
Today, the places that he travelled through and the sites that witnessed major incidences in. This is the area where gautama buddha lived and taught, and the main sites connected to his life are now important places of pilgrimage for both buddhists and hindus. Actor richard gere is well known for his outspoken defense of the tibetan pe. Gere is the most conspicuous of the socalled celebrity buddhists, a position he has used to make known the suffering of tibet under. Resources pilgrimage and buddhist art asia society. As buddhism spread however, pilgrimage sites appeared in other parts of the world, usually at places where buddhist saints had founded monasteries or temples. Hollywood actor and buddhist devout, richard gere said that he felt elated after visiting monasteries in india. Narrated by kate hardie directed by asif zubairy features susan blakemore, nicholas vreeland and nagaraja. Tibetan buddhism arrives in the west, richard gere talks about being a buddhist, meeting the dalai lama and the importance of compassion and inclusion in todays world. Richard geres foreword to in the shadow of the buddha. Gere has been practicing buddhism dharma almost daily since. The most important places in buddhism are located in the gangetic plains of northern india and southern nepal, in the area between new delhi and rajgir.
All proceeds are donated to the gere foundation that supports humanitarian causes throughout the world. Today, the places that he travelled through and the sites that witnessed major incidences in lord buddhas life have become pilgrimage sites. Feb 05, 2012 everyman profile of actor and buddhist richard gere from 2003. The purpose of the pilgrimage the pilgrimage is about much more then just the destination however, the journey itself is actually the most important part of the practice. American actor richard gere whose real name is richard tiffany gere, winner of emmy awards and golden globes, has another identity in the world of spiritualism, far apart from the rest of the worldly life and fame. Evanswentzs books on tibetan buddhism had an enormous impact on me.
The documentary and the exhibition jointly received a chairmans special award from the national endowment for the humanities. Established by richard gere, the foundation provides philanthropic assistance to the causes and groups whose work represents the humanitarian goals he has long supported. Pilgrimage and buddhist art is organized in conjunction with a companion twohour documentary film biography the buddha, narrated by richard gere, and directed by the awardwinning filmmaker david grubin for pbs. How world should consider the 300m pilgrimage dalai lama. Richard gere welcomes second baby with alejandra at 70. He contributed some of his writing for the book, we are one. Gere, a devout buddhist and a friend of the dalai lamas for decades, came to india to participate in the teaching without a typical movie star entourage and stayed nearby at. The dalai lama has been the face of buddhism for 60.
Richard gere 14th dalai lama buddha buddhism tibetan buddhism american tours world religions lamas successful people good looking men dalai lamas north american tour the dalai lama presents actor richard gere with a khata during the international campaign for tibet 2009 light of truth award in washington, wednesday, oct. Most of the people who would recognize richard geres face due to his many memorable movie roles. Jun 16, 2008 buddhist scholar robert thurman on why the dalai lama matters the plight of the tibetan people, whose cultural and religious heritage has been steadily undermined since their country was invaded. Buddhist scholar robert thurman on why the dalai lama matters the plight of the tibetan people, whose cultural and religious heritage has. He was laughing at the idea that i would believe emotions are real.
Robert thurman professorscholarcolumbia university, american institute of buddhist studies robert a. Mar 24, 2011 its because of richard gere that i became interested in buddhism and the plight of the tibetan people. With his knowledge and wisdom, he founded buddhism and the doctrines that it contains. Actor richard gere is best known for his roles in over 40 films, but few may. Narrator richard gere view larger richard gere is an internationally renowned film actor, dedicated social activist, and committed philanthropist. Everyman profile of actor and buddhist richard gere from 2003. The pilgrimage was to three temples of different beliefs but warmly welcomed equally by all of them with just same love and affection.
Richard gere in indias buddhist monasteries youtube. Siddhartha by hermann hesse, zen mind, beginners mind. He has frequently met with, and been taught by, the dalai lama. A buddhist, and a vegetarian, he has supported, among his various causes, the. Actor richard gere is best known for his roles in over 40 films, but few may be aware he is also an avid photographer and collector. Gere foundation is a nonprofit taxexempt organization incorporated under section 501c3 in the united states. Faulty results, india cancels chinese covid19 test kits order. In this clip from the dvd extras of when the iron bird flies. Ausan deng ing kayang kabanalan his holiness, hh deng kayang talatuki, kabang deng dakal a tibetan, palagyuan deng. He is involved with amnesty international, human rights watch and the aids research alliance. Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillment.
He founded nycs tibet house, a nonprofit institution devoted to preserving the living culture of tibet. The film follows the story of the gautama buddhas life and discusses the history and teachings of buddhism. Signed by his holiness the 14th dalai lama, the book is a revelation for scholars, aficionados of. With a little help from tiger woods and pbs, buddhism may. American zenophilia national endowment for the humanities neh.
Jun 22, 20 american actor richard gere whose real name is richard tiffany gere, winner of emmy awards and golden globes, has another identity in the world of spiritualism, far apart from the rest of the worldly life and fame. Signed by his holiness the 14th dalai lama, the book is a revelation for scholars. Mar 07, 2019 the dalai lama has been the face of buddhism for 60 years. In india, he met the dalai lama, who looked very deeply into my eyes and just started laughing. A dozen of new low cost flights has been announced for the buddhist pilgrimage circuit in india. Richard tiffany gere is an american actor and producer. Richard gere has been a practicing buddhist for decades, first in zen and then in tibetan buddhism. I even listened to the tibetan book of the dead on tape. Informal talks on zen meditation and practice by shunryu suzuki, the d. Gere is the most conspicuous of the socalled celebrity buddhists, a position he has used to make known the suffering of tibet under chinese oppression and the tragedy of tibetan exiles, including his friend and teacher, the dalai lama, but it will come as a surprise to many that gere spends an equal, if not greater, amount of time behind the camera as he does in front. Buddhism books goodreads meet your next favorite book. The dalai lama has been the face of buddhism for 60 years. At this point he is a relatively wellknown practitioner of buddhism.