Tibetan Buddhism : politics, power, and the birth of the Dalai Lama / a Klass production ; produced by Kutu Chatterji ; written & directed by Binky Mendez.

Other author Mendez, Binky.
Other author Klass (Firm)
Other author Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoPrinceton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, ©2003.
Description1 videodisc (46 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Portion of title Politics, power, and the birth of the Dalai Lama
Variant title Birth of a god, the Dalai lama
Abstract Explores the of the influence of Buddhism on Tibetan history. Examines the Lhasa/Shigatse power struggle, the intervention of Genghis Khan, subsequent Tibetan alliances with Kublai and Altan Khan to contain Chinese political aspirations, and the establishment of the institution of the Dalai lamas.
General note"Birth of a god, the Dalai lama"--Container.
Performer Narrated by Robert Thurman, Michael Harris Goodman and Shagdaryn Bira.
Technical detailsDVD.
Genre/formVideo recordings.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Publisher numberFFH 10332 Films for the Humanities & Sciences

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs BQ7580 .T53 2004 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold