PBS documentary The Buddha premiers April 7, 2010 at 8 p.m. EST
This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.
Don’t wait only for the documentary though. There are many related videos and articles of interest at the PBS website now. Click on the Pilgrimage and Buddhist Art link to explore an interactive map of Asia’s vast network of Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the artwork associated with them. The Faces of Buddha link provides articles, interviews, and stories on the Buddhist life.
