Documentary · United States of America · 2011 · 1h 26m

Crazy Wisdom: The Life and Times of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Director

Cast

Chögyam Trungpa as Self (archive footage) Pema Chödrön as Self Ram Dass as Self Allen Ginsberg as Self (archive footage) Diana Mukpo as Self Gesar Mukpo as Self

Crew

Pablo Bryant — Director of Photography Patrick Selvage — Director of Photography Kate Amend — Editor Johanna Demetrakas — Editor Sean Callery — Original Music Composer Johanna Demetrakas — Producer

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Johanna Demetrakas Director Pablo Bryant Director of Photography Patrick Selvage Director of Photography Kate Amend Editor Johanna Demetrakas Editor Sean Callery Original Music Composer Johanna Demetrakas Producer Lisa Leeman Producer

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