The Lion's Roar: The Life and Times of Tibetan Master His Holiness the 16th Karmapa (2000)

Synopsis: The Tibetan tradition of enlightened reincarnation (the reincarnation of a deity) began with the Karmapa lineage, each of whom has been honored as a Living Buddha in each of their 17 incarnations... The Tibetan tradition of enlightened reincarnation (the reincarnation of a deity) began with the Karmapa lineage, each of whom has been honored as a Living Buddha in each of their 17 incarnations dating back to the 8th century. The first Karmapa fulfilled a prophecy that the Buddha would come to alleviate the sufferings of the Dark Ages. This moving and poetic documentary offers a fascinating look at the history and life story of the current incarnation of the Buddha as well as an accessible account of Buddhist philosophy. [More]