Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet

Overview

In Tibet, the word for woman translates as "lower rebirth." In a remote eastern region of the country, the Tsoknyi Nangchen nuns defy this definition. Devoted to the ancient practices of Tibetan Buddhism - once primarily a male domain - over 3,000 nuns have attained elevated status. Director Victress Hitchcock honors them in this moving documentary, which follows the journey of a small group of Western women to remote mountain hermitages to meet these nuns.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 14, 2009

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Chariot Productions

Cast

Richard Gere

Director

Victress Hitchcock

Writer

Victress Hitchcock

Cinematography

Barbara Green,Josh Kinney,Amber Bemak

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1554456