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 Info | Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, ©2003. |
| Description | 1 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 details | DVD. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings. |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Publisher number | FFH 10332 Films for the Humanities & Sciences |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | BQ7580 .T53 2004 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |