Tibetan Buddhism adapts to Western culture through insights from teachers and practitioners across the United States and beyond.
Synopsis
Tibetan Buddhism adapts to Western culture through insights from teachers and practitioners across the United States and beyond.
Synopsis
Amber Bemak's "When the Iron Bird Flies" features teachers and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism from the United States and beyond. The film investigates how these ancient teachings adapt to Western culture, engaging with disciplines such as science, psychology, and gender theory. It questions the ability of Tibetan Buddhism to foster happiness and compassion amid the challenges of the 21st century. The documentary runs for 96 minutes and was released in 2012.
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Why Watch
- Meet Tibetan Buddhist teachers from the US.
- Find out how Buddhism intersects with science.
- See the adaptation of Buddhism in modern culture.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Amber Bemak in 2012.
- It has a runtime of 96 minutes.
- The production countries include the United States.
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Who directed the documentary When the Iron Bird Flies?
Amber Bemak directed the documentary When the Iron Bird Flies.
What year was When the Iron Bird Flies released?
When the Iron Bird Flies was released in 2012.
What is the duration of the documentary When the Iron Bird Flies?
The duration of When the Iron Bird Flies is 96 minutes.
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