The Buddha(2010)

The Buddha Synopsis

This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha’s life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Join the conversation and learn more about meditation, the history of Buddhism, and how to incorporate the Buddha’s teachings on compassion and mindfulness into daily life.

The Buddha (2010) is a documentary film directed by David Grubin, released on April 17, 2010 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Richard Gere, Blair Brown, Tenzin Gyatso and Mark Epstein. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 16 ratings.