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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

★5.5 2011 1h 26m Johanna Demetrakas PG-13

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.

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★ 5.5 /10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Chögyam Trungpa

Chögyam Trungpa

Self (archive footage)

Pema Chödrön

Self
Ram Dass

Ram Dass

Self
Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

Diana Mukpo

Self

Gesar Mukpo

Self

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Self

Robert Thurman

Self

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Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (2011) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 26m documentary directed by Johanna Demetrakas is rated 5.5/10 by 4 viewers.

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When was Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche released?

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche was released on November 25, 2011.

Who directed Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche?

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche was directed by Johanna Demetrakas.

How long is Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche?

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).

What genre is Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche?

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche is categorized as Documentary.

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