The Buddha tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. The film 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 that is rich in both beauty and complexity. The program offers insights into ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama as it offers insights into meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.
The film includes segments with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, poets Jane Hirschfield and W.S. Merwin, scholars Robert Thurman, Kevin Trainor and Dr. Max Moerman; astrophysicist Trinh Xuan Thuan; and psychiatrist Mark Epstein, as well as practicing Buddhist monastics.
Grubin, citing increased awareness of and involvement with Buddhism in America, said his film explores the mysteries of Buddha and the faith that is now practiced in every corner of the world. The film was created in conjunction with Asia Society Museum. Grubin also directed an acclaimed series of films on American Presidents including “LBJ,” “FDR” and “Truman.”
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