ICT Film Screening + Q&A | Geshe Wangyal: With Blessing of The Three Jewels

“Geshe Wangyal: With Blessing of the Three Jewels” shares an incredible earthly and spiritual journey of a Buddhist monk from Russia, who became one of the first preachers of Tibetan Buddhism in the United States. In 1923, as a young man, he left his home and spent over 30 years in Tibet and India, attaining the Buddhist degree of Geshe. A close associate of Dalai Lama, Geshe Wangyal later became a pioneering teacher in America, including at Columbia University. Deeply committed to living the Buddha’s teachings, he devoted his life to both practice and teaching. Through his guidance, he trained a generation of dedicated students and played a key role in sparking Western interest in Tibetan Buddhism. His legacy bridges cultures, bringing ancient wisdom into a modern, global context.

Shooting locations: USA, India, Russia, Hong Kong, Germany.

Language: English, Russian, Tibetan

Running time 77 min.

Production company Anniko Films

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