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Ritual Objects (2011) - FAQ

Frequently asked questions about this film.

What is Ritual Objects about?

Ritual Objects is a short documentary. Kala Rongo convent sits in the mountains of Nangchen, Tibet. It houses over 300 nuns who receive spiritual and educational training. Ritual Objects features a group of nuns as they explain the use of the prayer wheel. They demonstrate the steps of a traditional welcoming procession and prepare a torma, a cake offering, for a tantric ceremony. This 15-minute film is part of Bari Pearlman’s Nangchen Shorts series, focusing on Tibetan Buddhist practices.

When was Ritual Objects released?

Ritual Objects was released in 2011.

How long is Ritual Objects?

Ritual Objects has a runtime of 15 minutes.

What genre is Ritual Objects?

Ritual Objects is classified as History, Religion.