The Death Ritual of Dhardo Rimpoche
This video is a facinating, colourful and moving record of Dhardo Rimpoche's 'funeral'. Being such a highly respected, and well liked lama, hundreds of people were involved in the traditional Tibetan death ritual. The programme begins with ten minutes of the Rimpoche performing puja for beings in the Bardo, recorded in 1988, then moves to the ceremonies, rituals and processions taking place first in Kalimpong, then in Ghoom, where his body was cremated. (42 mins)
Meetings with Dhardo Rimpoche
In 1987 Clear Vision sent a camera crew to the remote Himalayan mountains of Northernmost India in search of a great Tibetan Incarnate Lama.
Dhardo Tulku Rimpoche was one of the main teachers and friends of Sangharakshita. His life and thoughts have had a profound influence on the development of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order. The crew returned with a wealth of unique video interview material which has now been subtitled and edited into two fascinating programmes.
Part One (40 mins)
Dhardo Rimpoche talks about:
- his discovery as an incarnate Lama
- the early years of training
- his gurus
- why he journeyed to India
- developing a monastery at Bodh Gaya
- major turning points in his spiritual life
- the importance of meditation in human life
Part Two (45 mins)
Dhardo Rimpoche talks about:
- his friendship with Sangharakshita
- his relationship with Sangharakshita's disciples
- setting up the first school for Tibetan children in India
- the future of Tibet
- altruism and Dharma practice
- the preciousness of this lifetime