A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Directed by:
Malati Rao
Release Date:
January 28, 2020
Original Title:
The Geshema is Born
Alternate Titles:
게시마: 티벳 여승 이야기
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
India | Nepal
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 56
For the Buddha, establishing a community of nuns was a radical experiment for its time. Over the centuries Buddhist religious life was available to women but the highest monastic qualifications were denied to them. The film traces the journey of an exceptional nun, Namdol Phuntsok, the first woman ever to be awarded the highest degree in Tibetan philosophy - the Geshema degree.
Tibetan Buddhist nuns have for centuries sought the audacious idea of equality within their ancient faith. Empowered by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, they now receive the highest monastic degree a Geshema or a Phd degree. The film ...
Cinematography:
Shefali Jamwal
Tarun Rakesiya
Paromita Dhar
Director:
Malati Rao
Editor:
Shefali Jamwal
Music:
Naren Chandavarkar
Producer:
Rajiv Mehrotra
Sound:
Vinod Subramanian
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