Crazy Wisdom: The Life & Times of Chogyam Trungpa, Rinpoche


1h 29m 2011

Brief Synopsis

Trained in rigorous Tibetan monastic tradition, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche leaves his homeland to upend the way Westerners view Tibetan Buddhism. His penchant for drinking, smoking and sex left searchers torn, but his work resonates to this day. Documentary includes interviews with Buddhist teachers,

Film Details

Also Known As
Crazy Wisdom
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Alive Mind Cinema

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

Synopsis

Trained in rigorous Tibetan monastic tradition, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche leaves his homeland to upend the way Westerners view Tibetan Buddhism. His penchant for drinking, smoking and sex left searchers torn, but his work resonates to this day. Documentary includes interviews with Buddhist teachers, students and historians.

Film Details

Also Known As
Crazy Wisdom
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Alive Mind Cinema

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Fall November 25, 2011

Released in United States 2011 (Documentary Feature Competition)

Limited Release in United States Winter December 2, 2011

Released in United States 2011

Released in United States on Video April 30, 2013

Limited Release in United States Fall November 25, 2011 (NEw York City)

Limited Release in United States Winter December 2, 2011 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video April 30, 2013