Film
Meeting the Buddha
Documentary · 2h 24m · in cinemas since 8 November
Where to see it
2 screenings in 1 city
2 screenings in Unna
Kinorama Unna
About
A documentary about the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, and Danish hippy Ole Nydahl, whose life changed after meeting him in Nepal in 1969.
Marta György-Kessler's documentary is about Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Karmapa, who led the Karma Kagyu lineage, one of Tibetan Buddhism's four main schools. He was known as a Living Buddha and King of the Yogis. The film looks at his early years in Tibet, the preservation of his centuries-old lineage in exile in India, and his aim to make Eastern wisdom accessible to the West. It also introduces Ole Nydahl, a young Danish hippy who as a child said he wanted to become a Danish champion of the mind. A chance meeting with the Karmapa in Nepal in 1969 changes his life. With his wife Hannah, Nydahl becomes central to spreading Tibetan Buddhism in the West and founding hundreds of meditation centres.
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Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Facts
- Director
- Marta György-Kessler
- Written by
- Marta György-Kessler, Adam Penny
- Producers
- Marta György-Kessler, Adam Penny
- Music
- Simon Ravn
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Good to know
- Running time
- 2 hours 24 minutes
- In German cinemas
- Since 8 November 2026
Questions
How long is Meeting the Buddha?
2 hours 24 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 44 minutes.
Where can I see Meeting the Buddha?
There are 2 screenings at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
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