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Daughters of Wisdom

"An intimate portrait of a rare and extraordinary spiritual community and the women who created it."

2007-06-03
7
en 68m
Documentary
An intimate portrait of the nuns of Kala Rongo, a rare and exceptional Buddhist Monastery exclusively for women situated in Nangchen, in remote and rural northeastern Tibet. These nuns are receiving religious and educational training previously unavailable to women, and playing an unprecedented role in preserving their rich cultural heritage even as they slowly reshape it. They graciously allow the camera a never-before-seen glimpse into their vibrant spiritual community and insight into their extraordinary lives. Some shy, some outspoken, all are committed to the often difficult life they have chosen, away from the yak farms and herding families of their birth. It is the story of their spiritual community, one that couldn't have existed 20 years ago but is thriving today.

Director

Bari Pearlman

Editorial Staff

Dave Marcus

Director of Photography

Gena Konstantinakos

Sound Editor

Laura Hanna

Editor

Carla Ruff

Producer

Bari Pearlman

tibet religion woman director

Status

Released

Budget

$200,000

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • BTG Productions

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