Death Ritual of Dhardo Rimpoche, The

Synopsis

Records the funeral of Dhardo Riompoche, a highly regarded Buddhist lama. Hundreds of people were involved in the traditional Tibetan death ritual. Shows ten minutes of the Rimpoche performing a puja for beings in the Bardo, recorded in 1988, then moves on to the ceremonies, rituals and processions taking place first in Kalimpong, then in Ghoom where his body was cremated.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 42 min.

Year of production

1991

Availability

Sale; 1998 sale: £34.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Anthropology; Religious studies

Keywords

Buddhism; ceremonies; death; Tibet

Production Company

Name

Clear Vision Trust

Email

clearvision@clear-vision.org

Web

http://www.clear-vision.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0161 839 9579

Fax

0161 839 4815

Address

16-20 Turner Street
Manchester
M4 1DZ

Distributor

Name

Clear Vision Trust

Phone

0161-839 9579

Fax

0161-839 4815

Address

16-20 Turner Street
Manchester M4 1DZ