"Dalai Lama Renaissance" Film Trailer:



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)


Dalai Lama Renaissance Film Screening - Unity Church of Clearwater - Clearwater, Florida - October 16, 2009

Posted By Khashyar on September 16, 2009

The location of the screening is:
Unity Church of Clearwater, 2465 Nursery Road, Clearwater, Florida  33764
Contact Email: revrob1962 (at) gmail.com

Dalai Lama - Melbourne, Australia - Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk & Lecture - Melbourne Convention Centre

Posted By Khashyar on September 11, 2009

Public Talk in Melbourne, Australia on December 10: His Holiness will give a public talk on World Peace: Who Is Responsible? organized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Australia Committee.
Contact Website: www.dalailamainaustralia.org
Dalai Lama Public Talk: World Peace, Who is Responsible?
Thursday 10th December 2009, 2pm-4pm
Melbourne Convention Centre
Event Information
“Compassion and forgiveness, these [...]

Dalai Lama - Mebourne, Australia - Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk & Speech - Parliament of the World’s Religions - Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC)

Posted By Khashyar on September 11, 2009

Address in Melbourne, Australia on December 9: His Holiness will address the Closing of the Planeary of the Parliament of the World’s Religions.
Venue: Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC)
Contact Website: www.parliamentofreligions.org

Dalai Lama - Hobart, Australia - Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk, Teachings - Derwent Entertainment Centre

Posted By Khashyar on September 11, 2009

Public Talk in Hobart, Australia on December 8: His Holiness will give a public talk on Compassion in Diversity organized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Australia Committee.
Contact Website: www.dalailamainaustralia.org
Dalai Lama Public Talk: Our Earth, Who is Responsible?”

Tuesday 8th December 2009, 2pm - 4pm
Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
Event Information
As long as [...]

Dalai Lama - Auckland, New Zealand - Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk, Teaching - Vector Arena

Posted By Khashyar on September 11, 2009

Public Talk in Auckland, New Zealand on December 5: His Holiness will give a public talk on A Peaceful Mind organized by the Dalai Lama Visit Trust New Zealand.
Teaching in Auckland, New Zealand on December 6:His Holiness will give teachings on Nagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta (jangchup semdrel) Zealand.
Contact Website: www.dalailamavisit.org.nz
Summary:
In [...]

Dalai Lama - Sydney, Australia - Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk, Teaching - Sydney Entertainment Centre

Posted By Khashyar on September 11, 2009

Teaching in Sydney, Australia on December 1 & 2: His Holiness will give two days of teachings on Nagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta (jangchup semdrel) organized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Australia Committee.
Public Talk in Sydney, Australia on December 3: His Holiness will give a public talk on Our [...]

Dalai Lama - Washington, D.C. - Schedule, Tickets & Teaching - American University - Conservancy for Tibetan Art and Culture

Posted By Khashyar on September 11, 2009

Teaching in Washington, DC, USA on October 10: His Holiness will give a half-day morning teaching on The Heart of Change: Finding Wisdom in the Modern World organized by the Conservancy for Tibetan Art and Culture.
Contact Website: www.dalailamaDC09.com
To listen to recorded information, please call 202-399-2988
Schedule:
The Heart of Change: Finding Wisdom in the Modern World [...]

Dalai Lama - Washington D.C. - Schedule, Tickets - Mind and Life Conference

Posted By Khashyar on September 11, 2009

Mind and Life Conference in Washington, DC, USA on October 8 & 9: His Holiness will participate in a Mind and Life Conference on the theme of Educating World Citizens in the 21st Century. The conference will feature educators, scientists and contemplatives discussing issues on Cultivating a Healthy Mind, Brain and Heart to be [...]

Dalai Lama - New York City, NY - Schedule, Tickets, Teachings - Manhattan Center - Hammerstein Ballroom

Posted By Khashyar on September 11, 2009

Teaching in New York, NY, USA on October 4: His Holiness will give a half-day afternoon teaching on Nagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta(jangchup semdrel) organized by a Vietnamese group at the Manhattan Center.
Hammerstein Ballroom, Sunday October 4, 2009  at 2 p.m.

Dalai Lama - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Schedule, Tickets & Public Talk - Educating the Heart: the Power of Compassion

Posted By Khashyar on September 11, 2009

Public Talk in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on October 3: His Holiness will give a public talk on Educating the Heart: The Power of Compassion at the Bell Center.
Visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Montreal, QC
The Dalai Lama Foundation Canada (DLFC) has invited His Holiness the Dalai Lama to give a public talk [...]


Characters featured in "Dalai Lama Renaissance":
Harrison Ford -The Dalai Lama - Michael Beckwith - Thom Hartmann - Fred Alan Wolf - Amit Goswami - Jean Houston - John E Mack - Vandana Shiva - Brother Wayne Teasdale - Elisabet Sahtouris - Fran Korten - Michael Toms - Sulak Sivaraksa -Thomas A. Forsthoefel - Vicki Robin - Harry Morgan Moses - Barry Rosen - Brian Muldoon - Myron Kellner-Rogers - Gordon Davidson - Nancy Margulies - Gary Warhaftig - Corinne McLaughlin - David Korten - HH alt #1 - HH alt #2 - HH alt #3 - Fred alt #1 - Fred alt #2 -Fred alt #3 - Thom alt #1 - Thom alt #2 - Thom alt #3 - Vicki alt #1 - Vicki alt #2 - Vicki alt #3
Information on foreign releases of "Dalai Lama Renaissance": Germany
Reviews of "Dalai Lama Renaissance":
Montreal Gazette -San Francisco Bay Times - Hollywood Today - YNOT at the Movies - Kyoto Journal - FilmThreat.com - LA Yoga Magazine
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