Documentary - The Buddha - PBS Documentary (Narrated by Richard Gere)

Documentary - The Buddha - PBS Documentary (Narrated by Richard Gere)

[@DavidRyle28]

Anyone here in 2024 😊

[@Christrulesall2]

Ive been here since 2017. Love this documentary. I sometimes go to sleep watching it.

[@zavianqueris936]

Just starting my first watch

[@Soul_to_soul_1234]

I come back here when Ego gets the hold of me ♥️

[@jadarikayla]

Presenttt

[@Nodecaf198]

@@Christrulesall2 this documentary is the best thing to listen to before going to sleep

[@jeremyfrancispiano2]

It's heartwarming to know I am not the only one who returns to this documentary to relax.

[@edvart00]

Likewise :)

[@Leo_bk]

I always return here too

[@Soul_to_soul_1234]

I visit it very frequently

[@heather_5724]

I've lost count how many times I have watched or listened to this beautiful documentary! When I'm sad, sleepy, restless... meditating.

[@Soul_to_soul_1234]

@@heather_5724 it means we all share same Karmik patterns 😃

[@maidenforever8]

Still watching in 2024 ❤️ May you all have peace in your life 🙏

[@SirHumano97]

I go to sleep to this daily for the last 5 years.

[@Wayzor_]

I do the same.

[@CaptainSoftboy501]

I hope you two get to sleep to this for many years to come :)

[@giacominogiacometto3414]

Ahahah maybe in the last part, there is the secret of the universe but you can't hear because you 😂 sleeps

[@SirHumano97]

@@giacominogiacometto3414 🤣🤣🤣

[@remus1667]

@@giacominogiacometto3414 The secret of the universe does not matter its to be able to sleep in peace that counts

[@Roxasthesupersaiyan]

I found this when I was in a dangerous spiral. Things still aren't perfect, sometimes they're overwhelming, but this video has been there to help me. For that, I am thankful.

[@thomassmith8140]

Me too, I come back to remind myself of when things get tough. Before I watched this, I was an agnostic, now I consider myself to be buddhist.

[@BusyTouDi]

Amen Brother, “strive on, untiringly” Patiently, and persistently. Diligently. Ardently. Always progressing….patiently but also persistently…and you’re bound to be successful. Bound to be successful.

[@joelkaben]

@@thomassmith8140 don't consider yourself agnostic, Buddhist or anything. Otherwise you create attachments.

[@Sh0n0]

Your welcim glad you enjoyed the video

[@richgarcia9254]

I was in a bad way also, years ago. Watching this inspired me to take Refuge and Precepts. Now, pain of past life is just that- past life. Inconsequential.

[@chadkline4268]

I just spent 30min giving thumbs up because all the comments are great. This is an excellent documentary on Buddhism.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

It's charmingly produced.

[@buddhafarms-sustainability1277]

May all Sentient beings be free from all suffering. Namaste🙏

[@Rod732]

Yeah, go vegan

[@donfields1234]

I do not think of Buddhism as a religion and neither ahould anyone else. It is a guide to living as to experience the end of suffering on earth.

[@chrisrow4-8]

Oh, but it is most definitely a religion. Just a nontheistic one.

[@jacobkinnard5367]

It's a philosophy

[@zynthexthezane]

@@jacobkinnard5367 You see, the Buddha was not a philosopher. He never philosophized for philosophy’s sake. His every word, action, and teaching were laser focused on one goal. The end of dukkha. It is important to understand that the Buddha did not teach the no-self doctrine as a philosopher. He saw himself, rather, as a doctor of the human spirit. We could even call him the first psychologist in history. The Buddha saw people live their lives in complete ignorance of ultimate reality. We observe our body, feelings, thoughts, desires, and consciousness and we call them our own. We grasp at them and become attached to them. We accumulate possessions, we chase after social rank, relationships, experiences, wealth. But fate inevitably takes from us all we have accumulated. Little by little, time and change take from us all e think belongs to us. Finally, they take from us our very lives. How much pain, how much suffering there is in this life for one who says of the things she loses ‘This is me, this is mine, this is myself’. And not only does one suffer for a lifetime, but over thousands and hundreds of thousands of lifetimes. In one terrifying quote from the Palī Canon, the Buddha tells his disciples the following words: ‘While, on this long journey, you wander aimlessly from birth to birth, there have been more tears shed for you than there is water in the four oceans (S.II, 180)’ The Buddha saw this as the sickness of the human spirit. He never wished to moralise us by pointing out our ignorance and grasping. On the contrary, he spoke of these things out of great compassion. Out of a deep understanding of just how much each of us is fated to suffer in this world.

[@chrisrow4-8]

@@jacobkinnard5367 It literally IS a religion. A simple Google search will tell you so. Or simply search for a list of world religions. You'll see it on the top 6 most practiced religions in the world. Have you even read about it? There are esoteric elements to it and supernatural themes. Or maybe you don't want to call it a religion for the negative stigma associated to them?

[@TylerK-vy8dm]

Should… I wish this word did not exist. It creates so much guilt in the one saying and the one hearing

[@sleepEasy2]

Very well made. Who is watching it in 2023? like for yes. 🙏

[@bestjuly13]

2024

[@mgs956]

I’ve been going through a rough time, I think I must have seen this entire documentary multiple times and each time it brings a measure of peace and calm into my heart. I hope more people find this in their time of need

[@rl5725]

Hope better times have came around for u 💟

[@JohnKickboxing]

Buddha was a mere paragon of goodness. Most people with goodness got exploited or killed by the brutal in the past. If you want glory and happiness, you inevitably need to master how to gain power. Even a person like Buddha needs power to gain traction for his religion. Those days, there were many cults and religions competing with one another in India; if he had no power to begin with, he would get killed by the opposing groups.

[@budhrajarahul3]

​​@@JohnKickboxing any wise man wont need any religious subscription be it buddhism Or hinduism.. My dad is a simple man who does his job honestly.. Till date I haven't seen him specifically praying to a God or listening to any religious talks.. He is a neutral and peaceful man.. He is neither for or against something.. Basically it's people like me who overthink a lot who subscribe to buddhism Or for that matter any religion.. In reality life is what it is and that's about it.. No religion can help you if you don't just accept the reality of life... If I literally talk about buddha, it was he who first took life seriously and then find solutions for it.. Basically this was all for sake of humanity.. Otherwise y do u even need to look for solutions when there is no problem.. Isnt it?

[@JohnKickboxing]

@@budhrajarahul3 I made the point so clear that we need power to make our life easier. Life, every life in the world is struggling hard to thrive, even Buddha's life is no exception. He would have gotten killed by his envious brother if he had not have power, such as charisma which is consider as an aspect of power, to gain his supporters against his brother. Being in the position of power does not necessarily mean you have to be immoral or brutal, you can also opt for developing these strengths such as charisma, leadership, competence, attaining one of these means you attain power. 👌

[@Cranimesao]

Me too. I always come back to it when needed. I want to go to the historical sites and dedicate myself more than anything, Capitalism is a farce and were all victims of it.

[@ThuyNguyen-mb2ku]

The more I watch, the more I understand the many messages in the story. Consequently, it helps to explain and cope with life changes and chaos.

[@yashogodass9277]

This is so peaceful. I never felt this much proud being a buddhist.

[@fitnesspoint2006]

by saying you are proud to be something you have already lost the fundamental message of the buddha

[@StevenMichaelCunningham]

Buddha indeed. 💯

[@PrashantSingh-py3op]

Everything in the world is born from hinduism.

[@LilyKittyCatto]

@@PrashantSingh-py3opno

[@PrashantSingh-py3op]

@@LilyKittyCatto yes😶

[@straighttothepoint321]

I'm a Christian and i really respect Buddha as a person, his efforts are wonderful, his humility and wisdom are attractive, his contribution to human kind is lovely and amazing and thanks for this video❤❤❤

[@kevinmorrice]

I knew a Roman Catholic priest who often had references to Buddha's teachings in his sermons

[@lootbaglex3612]

@@kevinmorrice really? How

[@kevinmorrice]

@@lootbaglex3612 his sister was Buddhist and he found Buddha's teachings more relevant for sermons

[@kutiepie-rn1wu]

same & im Christian too 😌

[@rohan-qd6py]

@@lootbaglex3612 …. By believing …

[@Frommigrannybelly]

This continues to be one of my favourite documentary story. "In order to gain everything you must first lose everything." 💛💛💛💛💛

[@frankgeary7574]

That’s where I’m at because I lost my savings and now carry debt

[@loganstroganoff1284]

Tyler durden said this as well

[@chriscarrol9373]

Kris Kristofferson wrote freedom is nothing more than nothing left to loose. Not Janis Joplin she covered it and made it famous. The words ring true no matter who says them.

[@ukestudio3002]

Why do you desire to gain everything . .

[@kevinng1702]

You never lose and you never gain…you came to this life with nothing, and you will leave this life with nothing…you are just temporary here…nothing is permanent…it is all in your mind…

[@pd4887]

Wow, this documentary is so well done. Even as a practicing Buddhist, I learned new things from it today. Well done PBS!

[@OfAngelsAndAnarchist]

What is a practicing Buddhist ? The idea is not to cling to groups, identities, beliefs To be a practicing Buddhist is to not at all be a Buddhist haha

[@tomaskosuta2105]

@@OfAngelsAndAnarchist The three jewels. Buddha, Dhamma and sangha. You associate with these, you may be a practicing buddhist.

[@OfAngelsAndAnarchist]

@@tomaskosuta2105 I know, but it’s for fools… that’s an attempt to explain something but completely beside the point The way that preaching the Ten Commandments has nothing to do with being Christian

[@lukelim5094]

@@OfAngelsAndAnarchist well to say people are fools. That is not very kind and compassionate of you. Is your intention good or it stem from a place of ego. Only you yourself have the answers to that.

[@OfAngelsAndAnarchist]

@@lukelim5094 no it’s actually very much part of it. When people do things for karmic merit, it’s foolish. The entire zen Buddhist game is to make people persist in foolishness until it becomes absolutely clear to them how unhelpful it is and they stop. Don’t come at it with ideas like compassion, because that’s an ego trip. Who’s to say that pointing out foolishness isn’t compassion anyway? All of that is just words. It’s codes of behavior and speech, and all of that is everyday convention. Beliefs, conventions and ideas; those are ego. Ego means “personal identity” not “negative traits.”

[@justinwang9269]

Anyone Here in 2020?

[@sageosho9496]

Yes :)

[@zookeeperification]

I'm here. Finally buckling down to Buddhist study and practice now that the world is chaos and I have been slipping into hopelessness. This is very uplifting.

[@Kurlyfry_]

Bearly

[@Kivestra]

3rd time Ive returned to this doc since I first saw years ago. Strive on

[@HarvestMoon2049]

Yes. It helps recharge me. Especially the music and animation. So beautiful.

[@Mellie_Honey_Bee]

My favorite documentary to fall asleep to since 2017 ❤ I love it

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Somnus The God Of Sleep

[@krubenmusic6050]

I lived in Thailand for 12 years and miss it so much. This documentary really helped me understand the reasons why people in Thailand behaved the way they did especially when it comes to food. There is so much that could be learned in the West from Buddhism. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Sammyli99]

I'm still "HERE". Probably will never move. It's a different and appropriate pace of life, with TIME to search, seek, and develop...and GREAT food...oh fetters. I see Northern India, Nepal or the poor suffering TIBET, as the only lifestyle alternatives.(Retirement?)

[@andrewhobbs255]

nationalism or whatever this is racism its dumb ideas theres no better n no worse ppl or places n for u to say i want it the easy way its a cowards life u should go where there was no hope to transform it

[@Sammyli99]

@@andrewhobbs255 That's why I mentioned Tibet, and may I ask where are you now. I mean if you want action, yesterday I had to break up a fight of 5 dogs, OK, we believe they are sentient beings too, I had to crawl under a house (60 cm clearance) with literally a dog fight going on, and sort it out. Lucky, I feed these dogs they know and respect me, but the last three needed to be dragged off and separated physically, lucky again they do know me, but my legs took a beating on the shredded concrete, never mind...easy life eh. (this kicks off every 3-6 mths, and no doubt this time it would have ended badly, VET already visited (Great VET BTW really... really came in 1 hour) and then we had a great time sorting the wounds out) Now, I always intervene, just that guy. And NO I don't spend my days sitting behind a computer...night and early mornings maybe. Now back to you Andrew get out from behind your sofa and do what you can...ideology is a wonderful thing, but application in ALL circumstances is pure beauty. Early morning rant over..time to get out there- The Sun is up.

[@derekstaroba]

I am scared to travel but thailand is one place i would like to go

[@Sammyli99]

You would be happy to know one of the Dogs Victimised in this Fight died in Late January, natural causes, old age, not from the fight. BUT, I think she showed signs of Alzheimer's in her old age, not herself for years (snappy and overly aggressive over nothing), so we raise a glass to 'AnAn' and wish her a better rebirth. She was Mum to all 5 of my dogs...yep I feed 10, now 9, two houses.

[@pennyserenade192]

I love to listen to this when I'm down and feel anxious. And now, I play it every night before bed.

[@andrewvernon4664]

As the owner of an overactive mind, I have found solace in the meditative practices of Buddhism. However, they have been more difficult for me I think because of how forceful my mind is. It doesn't want to sit still, but when I do manage to calm it down there is much bliss in the stillness. I really enjoy listening to this video as I fall asleep.

[@luvsuneja]

Have you tried more dynamic forms of meditation like walking meditation?

[@perdurabo56]

Try healing your body of trauma. Try constructive rest position. That saved my life.

[@thechaddydaddy17]

Is it possible that your “ over active“ mind is in fact the very Bliss you seek as it is!??

[@isaiahflagler5863]

Now even though I'm a Christian and was raised up in the Church. I've been told this and I do believe that Studying Other Religions will Help You Keep An Opened Mind .!!!

[@Cherry-bq4oh]

I think it's good to study other belief systems, it can actually give you a whole new view on your own!

[@VeriStrawberi]

Buddhism really isn't a religion, neither is Hinduism -- they are more like ways of life than "do this specific thing to recieve salvation" like Islam or Christianity or Judaism. The Western world is used to that perspective so it lumps Buddhism together with Christianity

[@lordmichael7136]

Buddha. Allah. Christ. ABC 123

[@junemoonchild69]

You can keep an open mind without studying any religion too.

[@junemoonchild69]

@@VeriStrawberi aka Philosophy:)

[@dukibana5291]

My mind is really at peace after watching this.

[@CaptainSoftboy501]

I hope it still is :)

[@anuragsiddhu465]

I've lost count how many times I have watched or listened to this beautiful documentary

[@yawzerdoink-a-sore-as8159]

I saw this in 2016 the first time. Three years later my parents died. This documentary helped me prepare. And it gave me hope, because I knew they had already passed away as I sat and lived with them, so yes. All moments together were precious. I hope they can see how my daughter has grown up

[@reesenorth3603]

Jeremypiano I am listening to it again with my eyes closed & finding it washes through me like a purifying essence that clears the cobwebs away & opens me to a world I’ve always known is here, now inside of me but I’d never quite listened to what it was saying. This story reminds me I don’t have to go to the Himalayas to find enlightenment because it is in me - is me - all I have to do is quieten down & listen to the wisdom that is already within me.

[@victor256in]

This documentary- the content, the teachings of the buddha, Richard Gere’s masterful narration, the background music… it is so peaceful!

[@rishusinha6263]

It is this documentary that motivated me to dig deeper. Ended up doing a 10 day Vipassana course. Got connected with the community and get my daily dose of knowledge. As the Buddha says just understanding things at the intellectual level is not enough. You must look inward and experience the truth on your own.

[@traisucvat1930]

Exactly, I love your comment.

[@jitendrarawat86]

a vipassana meditator can feel this documentary...

[@om3rshaikh]

How’s the vipassna experience ?

[@rishusinha6263]

​​@@om3rshaikh It does what it says. It is a mind purification technique. You will be amazed at your own capability for love and compassion even towards people you used to hate. Thoughts and emotions become like the background music. You get that extra split second to make a decision in case of sudden fear, anger, passion. Vipassana acts as a shock observer in such cases. Mind becomes concentrated, sharp and alert and as a result intelligence becomes available like the next door. Your efficiency of karma improves drastically. But all this requires consistent effort of minimum 1.5 - 2 hours day in day out. In my case it took 2.5 months for the effect to be substantially visible. You could feel the self equanimity, awareness and joy. The only thing is I need to learn to pretend retaliation as outward exudence of love and compassion is not practical all the time. I need to learn to give it back to those who cause harm without losing my self equanimity. I usually practice anapan + vipassana 2-2.5 hours a day. The mind loses its sharpness and compassionate feeling if you miss your sittings for couple of days on the trot.

[@theneovas1]

Makes me sad to see all of these followers of Christ trying to put us down. We all need to be in harmony. Unison. Together.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

They have fear. Fear is an important element in Christianity.

[@darooster5787]

well let fight back, Buddha never turn down any challenge!

[@awesomealexadam7472]

We will Fight with Knowledge given to us by our Mind

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

We acquire knowledge by using our minds.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

Christians are simply insecure. But lets just let go.

[@JefErickson]

The first time I saw this documentary, the intro brought me to tears. I was in a bad place. I refused to feel, repressed my emotions, because I didn't want to feel vulnerable. I had a true realization that I will one day die, when I was about 16 years old. A cold shiver ran down my spine, and I had a minor panic attack. It wasn't because I was so afraid of death, the great unknown, but the notion that everything and everyone that I enjoyed and loved, was finite. When I saw the intro to this documentary, especially the sentence: "the world is filled with pain and sorrow. But I have found a serenity, that you can find too", I broke down crying. A sense of relief washed over me. As an atheist, I have always hated the religious notion that you have a responsibility towards a god and that, at the same time, they control everything, so you aren't in control of your own life. It always sounded so contradictory. But when the Dalai Lama said: "You are your own master. Your future, everything, depends on your own shoulders", I was sold. I have no responsibility to any god, but to myself. I am responsible for my own happiness, and all the good and bad that happens to me. There is no fate or destiny. You either try to carve your way through life and be forever hungry, or you give up, lie down and let the flow of life and time take you for the ride. I believe there is a thin red line, right down the middle of those two. In modern times, I think that's reasonable but I might be wrong there.

[@cdes1776]

I'm glad you found solace. While I borrow from several spiritual practices, my own hybrid works. I also refuse to kowtow to "a god". The more I let go and live the better my outlook regardless of what is happening around me. It also takes the pressure off knowing that we are all just human beings.

[@laimq123]

The teaching is so expansive that I come back again and again to this documentary. It brings me great peace.

[@claytonferrara5300]

One of the best documentaries I have ever seen.

[@wishingforhappiness7912]

I had to watch this for school, but I find this very interesting, and I enjoyed watching and learning about Buddhism. It seems very peaceful, and the stories are very empowering and interesting.

[@wishingforhappiness7912]

Nathan Peker I don’t understand your question

[@haloprincess]

Also, one thing, Gautama Buddha did asked his wife before he left for enlightenment. she also knew his thirst for seeking answers ever since they’re little so she understands. Buddha loved his wife. And when he return, he know abandoning her was a wrong thing he committed so he did in fact apologized to her and he also thank her for being so understanding. FUN FACT! Yasodhara and Buddha have been together for 500+ lifetime and supported each other spiritually.

[@StacyRainwater]

After reading the comments on this video, I'm glad that I stumbled upon it 😊. I'm going through some issues with my husband who is in recovery for addiction and I guess I'm just looking for something to help me cope. I'm very excited to watch this.

[@mandalahigherplanes9044]

Hey there StacyRainwater. Love your name. Hope all is well with you. 😊

[@bert72686]

I truly love this documentary

[@josephcollar5987]

I swear ive watched a dozen times...its calming and most of all REAL deal :)

[@SamAstor]

I've come back and rewatched this several times over the years. Certainly worth it

[@conorgorman1301]

I've watched this documentary dozens of times. One of the best!

[@maxmostacciuolo5123]

When you know the glass is broken, every moment with it is precious.

[@arthurtaimanglo4000]

This is the 4th time in a week I am watching or more so listening to the story. Brings peace and comfort to me.

[@Geralt9213]

What is music name?

[@JohnnyWalkerBlack142]

Thank you Buddha for your teachings and peace :)

[@Sh0n0]

Your welcom

[@nahigetu5667]

Jesus is the way🥰

[@JohnnyWalkerBlack142]

@@nahigetu5667 For you. But I still follow Jesus’s teachings

[@wesnotcrusher]

I watch this, and re-watch this often. Each time I get the chance to examine something from a slightly different perspective than the last time. Such a wonderful film chocked full of wisdom.

[@gadflyy]

This is easily one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. It's a touching + thought-provoking retelling of Buddha's life story (which is a mirror of the universal human experience). I love the mix of animation, ancient art, and contemporary footage from all over Buddhist Asia.

[@Magic524x]

I watch this on my worst and best days . I wish as a western society we grew up like this

[@chiragjampala1929]

Wow anyone who is disrespecting other religions can never be a true Christian or Buddhist basic principles of religion is to love and care.

[@coreystrickland2680]

buddha is a beautiful soul teaching us how to be beautiful souls. We need to have his lessons daily all of humanity

[@constancewalsh3646]

This beautiful presentation has reconciled me with Buddhism in America and the judgement I had around it. And, I do like Richard very much!

[@junemoonchild69]

This is one of my all-time favorite documentaries. I have watched it so many times... it is educational, well-made, and yes, very relaxing!

[@PraveenNair123]

Lot of wisdom, wish everyone could get a good understanding about what he said. World would have been a better place.

[@ISEEKSPACE]

I discovered this documentary yesterday. I've seen it twice since. This documentary has such an overwhelmingly simple way of explaining the Buddha that I hope every person can find this and understand its meaning and message. I come from a Catholic background and was never religious because none of it's teachings spoke to me. As I've gotten older and have learned to understand Spirituality (it's been about a year, although I've been in an Awakening state for quite some time without knowing it until that year ago) I came to the conclusion that these teachings are what resonate to me. It's the only thing I have found that resounds to my soul. And even though I am new to this process, meaning I didn't fully understand it before, I only wish I could've found this sooner. It lays down the foreground for what Buddhism is. I hope to never lose this information, but will make it a point to listen to it as often as possible so as to never forget the value of its teaching. Thank you greatly for posting this. It's absolutely amazing!

[@marilouskitchen6238]

Watching this video before and after having my own child has a significant and different impact on me.😭😢😭

[@alimbo9436]

How so? Congratulations on your birth btw :)

[@scottjones5455]

Buddha? Buddha? Buddha? I love that part. I am drawn to these teachings as I am drawn to no other. Every time I contemplate Buddhism it brings me peace and I want to devote time to further my understanding of it. I am lazy though and soon return to the same patterns of living I have always done. The discipline escapes me. Still though I believe this is the way.

[@aprilsmith5845]

Right?! I snickered as well XD I feel this documentary so much!

[@msheehandub]

This video is perfection. Its calming. I sleep to this a lot. Take care and enjoy life

[@asmodeus0454]

Excellent documentary. The Buddha's story is inspiring.

[@billdunkelberger971]

How can such an otherwise fantastic documentary on Buddhism be made yet omit the Most important aspect to his awakening, his answering to everything - the eight fold path. I'm speechless thankfully Much in the window yet the room remains empty.

[@bellatran9758]

Same here . I came back to this documentary because i remembered my first time watching ! I felt peaceful just watching and hearing it !🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@clairecoren2314]

I think of this documentary often. I watched it at first 10 years ago. I studied Buddhism for years and took refuge in Buddha, yet I see so much suffering in this world, it is painful for me to let go and find inner peace while others die. We all lose so much, we all feel alone. We grieve and grow weary with painful burdens of emotion and sacrifice. How can I help this world when I cannot even help myself? Finding religion, to me, is about helping oneself and eventually healing the world.

[@HarvestMoon2049]

Helping others brings fulfillment.

[@lukelim5094]

Do remember it is about the middle path. Buddhism is not nihilism, it is about letting go and have compassion at the same time. To me personally it is about knowing i will die one day so i decided to live in the moment helping others and doing my best. Memento Mori and Amor Fati . I can't change the world but i will accept the world as it is and do good as it goes. No matter what fate brings me i will accept it and do my best being compassionate in the moment. It may not be enough to make the world better but it is infintely more better than breaking things to make the world better . A lot of evil things in the world were done because of good intentions. Karl Marx had good intention, but the results of his experiments were horrendous for many. Naplolean had good intention. Or even the leauge of nations. The middle path is never the easiest way to go.but it is worth it.

[@Sammyli99]

Two problems: YOU and EVERYONE ELSE. Now you must strive to better yourself, but not at a cost to any sentient being. And where you can, lend a hand or three, BUT, don't hang yourself trying to be Mother Theresa II, firstly you will wear yourself out, and be useless to anyone, and secondly respect yourself as much as others. Be "there", but don't be "everywhere".

[@JamesJohnson-sv6dd]

Wonderful what your doing ...I'm indian and studied buddhism for many years too...when you help yourself ..you do help the world with your energy and words to communicate that good Karma..

[@CaseyJohn-ki8eo]

Why would you take refuge in Buddha....just a man, a mere mortal. Christ ☦️ is a God Man...take refuge in the King of Kings 👑

[@amitdhanani2640]

Thanks for such beautiful documentary sharing.

[@harirao6098]

psychology 101 taught 2500 years back without any modern books, internet Buddha just figured all this out and made it easy for us to understand about or own Mind, gave us eternal knowledge.

[@BrokeWeekends]

I love this documentary so much been watching it for 7 years now every now and again. PBS always makes the best stuff.

[@rs542]

me too, last 7 years

[@reddwing4368]

So true last legit tv channel or news outlet No body comes close today to the integrity PBS still carries

[@anmolagrawal5358]

welp, it's a state owned TV channel for you

[@BrokeWeekends]

@@anmolagrawal5358 That makes me happy though. Its a good documentary. And its tax funded. That's good news. That's really good. They put peoples money into something and its really good. It makes me very happy. Music is good too. Even its just the one song lol

[@michaell8002]

​@@reddwing4368PBS is a Pentagon mouthpiece. Wake up.

[@KeifusMathews3]

Thank you for putting this out, been wanting to see it but PBS link didn't work, Thank you Richard Gere for spreading the good work. I truly enjoyed it

[@tillycat8690]

I’m a Christian but I found this wonderful to watch as my father came from India 🇮🇳

[@jonbrad8169]

I can't believe so many people enjoy this .I love falling asleep listening to this and imagining the story as it's told 😴 mmmmmm I'm drifting away 😇✌️☯️☮️

[@leighsimmons2663]

The music they play throughout is just so beautiful ❤

[@charles.e.g.]

I have watched this documentary many many times now. And I am brought back to it, seemingly by chance, when I need to see it the most, during times of great difficulty. I absolutely love it. It is a work of art. 🙏

[@tenzin682]

All of you followers of Christ and Buddha, are judging each other. What are the four noble truths? And the Bible says, "Judge lest ye be judged". Live like the Buddha and Christ did, humbly, loving, and with compassion. That's all you have to do. Learn about each other, teach each other. Don't be ignorant of each other's heart.

[@Swift2810]

Buddha was before Christ . But Christ lived before he was born on earth he is GOD . He’s the last prophecy. He died for our sins and we are to worship him cause he was GOD in the flesh

[@Enavor]

@@Swift2810 Extreme cultural conditioning detected. Not good...

[@aryehfinklestein9041]

I watched this when it appeared originally, and was both impressed and moved by the brilliant presentation. Am not disappointed this second time round. Kudos to the producer and participants. And thankyou for the edification.

[@josephcollar5987]

This is my "go to" doc to get mindful again...stress, anxiety, this is so well made to calm you!

[@derekstaroba]

Pbs is still good thank god and thank buddha! Screw npr fake evil charity i have many fond memories of going to the channel 9 store in the mall as a child they had many books like star trek and various science experiments you could purchase great people & shows learned a lot! 🥰

[@marktwain368]

Let's be clear about this: meditation is the heart of the effort to find Nirvana. The Noble Eightfold Path supports meditation. Without meditation, it is impossible to escape Desire, which is our human nature. We must become what is beyond human nature.

[@palestar828]

Im on a healing journey and i feel that apart of me has to go backwards to heal, so I'm here, watching this documentary i randomly remembered watching many, many years ago. Striving to heal and to be apart of that self im always striving to get back.... that inncocent, inner child, that knowing sense of self, the authetic self in all of its dark and light balanced glory. I've been on this journey for longer than i can remember

[@mallikonduri]

"The sanest man that ever lived" said Swami Vivekananda once of the Buddha. That sanity rings out like a clear bell here! Thank you.

[@prithviprakash1110]

This is simply such a brilliant documentary. The artwork, music, editing, the narration is simply so beautiful, couple that with the message of The Buddha and we have something incredible before us to enjoy and learn from. We can all Buddhas and appreciate life - the good, the bad and the ugly.

[@ItsJustJessOkay]

I memorized the story of the Buddha from this very documentary. I've listened to it countless times as I slept, yet I never tire of it.

[@ItsJustJessOkay]

@Never Mind I just feel so connected to the story of the Buddha's early childhood trauma, loss, and primal suffering. Knowing that it is possible to achieve enlightenment here on earth, as it is and always has been inside of us, is such an inspiration.

[@junesilvermanb2979]

May eternal blessings be upon you...

[@Rawdiswar]

The music to this documentary is very pleasant.

[@joegardiner4220]

I have fell asleep to and watched this so many times , i think when life gets tough in todays world theres deep comfort and sincerity in knowing there is salvation.

[@chrisillsley5861]

Why does this doc always make me cry. I blame the music.

[@user-hy9nh4yk3p]

Also the whole Being and maybe gratitude and love - for the Teacher and practice and Sangha. Fare thee well - in life's journey.

[@akashshinde4571]

GREAT DOCUMENTARY. GREAT MUSIC.

[@jenniferbassfirstchannel]

Watched this on tv it was so eye opening and I just love it!

[@janerichman3100]

As a Buddhist, Richard Gere is the perfect narrator 🌀

[@christianmoeller4397]

who else is here because your school required you to watch this??

[@shadowshot7124]

me

[@Ashley-ze5ss]

meeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!

[@taureanhouston]

freaking honors class brought me here lol

[@platypus3869]

me :/

[@stuff12hey1]

extra credit

[@ADanieltoRemember]

Extremely informative and interesting. The principles and themes transcend the bounds of organized religion.

[@leischutte9179]

Maybe organized Western religion?

[@spartjovic]

With everything going on I need something like this to watch.

[@isaiahflagler5863]

To be Honest I love watching this and I'm at Peace and Truthfully I want the Music from this video for my MP3 Player

[@siddhartha.saif25]

Brother, you can use the keepvid to get the audio

[@Mikefantasia22]

@@siddhartha.saif25 how do I do that? The violin piece is beautiful

[@jamesonmtb1328]

what a great educational film i love the Buddha.

[@biprarshichakraborty1255]

I'm watching it from Leh at the moment. From my balcony I can see the whitish glow of Tsemo Monastery and Shanti Stupa in the night. Its hard not to be a believer. Julley ✨

[@ranjithrajaram2897]

The times I lived near a Buddhist wat, early morning chanting, seeing the monks, best times of my life. Also I love him because he created something that went against the norms of his day (cast) and I truly believe he rebelled and and went, where his teachings were respected. Love living in S.E.A in his trail.

[@SaifKhan-hi4df]

Love this documentary. Every time I watch it - I learn something new! Brilliant!❤

[@Mikefantasia22]

Do you see this glass I love this glass it holds the water admirably when I tap it it has a lovely ring, when the sun shines it catches the rays, it holds the wayer admirably.. but when the wind blows and the glass falls and breaks, I say "of course".. but when I know the glass is already broken, every minute with it is precious . My God what a quote

[@simplefinance5165]

Watching this from last 10 years come back to this whenever I feel down

[@simplefinance5165]

Everytime it feels new and different, it does not matter how many time you watch and read its always new.

[@freedomformen2548]

Buddhism helpted me alot in live . Thankyou Sir Buddha 🙏

[@kellykirschenman8853]

I watch it many times and still can't get enough.

[@NicoleMolloy]

what a beautiful documentary. i've just started reading about and practicing buddhism. I've found a lot of comfort in it.

[@shashankkumar8488]

Before reading the comments I thought I was the only one who plays this while going to sleep.

[@pradeepbhatt4857]

23.04 how beautifully he's chanting the holy mantra

[@ZenTradeGame]

Love this documentary 🧘🏻‍♀️

[@volkerschad6143]

Dear fellow viewers, may you be inspired by the Buddha and may your path lead you to bliss and self-actualization in service of the human family in harmony with nature and all its beings. ❤

[@isaiahflagler5863]

Everyone Needs to Learn and Practice Meditation, and Enlightenment

[@TheChocolajeable]

We dont need to learn it. Its not something to learn, its something that youll achieve. The Desire to "learn" enlightment is already a Desire and it create fear also, Just live and observe

[@treychampagne1631]

Why you capitalizing every word

[@pellman87]

Every part of this documentary is so relaxing and beautiful. I always end up here when in have put myself in bad times.

[@abhijeetkar1306]

I was just sad, broken relationship, family issues, chronic sadness wasn't leaving me. Roaming here and there for some serenity, Instantly found peace and calmness here.

[@alexisulrich9217]

Thank you Richard Gere❤

[@DeSoccerRefMan]

This is one oft he best shows I have ever seen. I'm mighty glad I was able to share this with my mother and my aunt D. They enjoyed it. My old friend Joe, on the other hand, the only thing he got form it is that the Buddha guy left his wife and child without saying good bye. Strange

[@tubatikoushik3291]

What a beautiful documentary ❤