IEB0000157062

Title: The journey of Bhikkunis /

Remainder of title page transcription/statement of responsibility: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts presents ; director, Bappa Ray

[ Holdings: WC · NII ]

Place of publication, distribution, etc.: New Delhi :

Name of publisher, distributor, etc.: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts,

Date of publication, distribution, etc.: [2013?]

Extent: 1 videodisc of 1 (DVD) (ca. 38 min.) :

Other physical details: sd., col. ;

Dimensions: 4 3/4 in.

General note: Copyright notice on container: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi

Summary, etc.: IGNCA through its Narivada Project looked into empowerment of Buddhist Nuns who came from Tibet and records how Nunnery came into existence by toiling through time and following his holiness Dalai Lama's vision 'Fundamental to every world religion is the belief what we must reduce own selfishness to serve others'. Journey of the Bhikkunis traces how empowerment came with the light of education in lives of the Nuns. Nunnery which came into existence in 12th century underwent many changes. The film documents after escaping Tibet how Nuns went about recreating Nunnery with multiple efforts. With new education apart from spiritual training, they led the life as health workers, teachers, artists, which the film documents

General note: Summary taken from container

Topical term or geographic name as entry element: Buddhist women

General subdivision: Religious life

Geographic subdivision: India

Topical term or geographic name as entry element: Buddhist nuns

General subdivision: Social aspects

Geographic subdivision: India

Topical term or geographic name as entry element: Buddhist monasticism and religious orders for women

Geographic subdivision: India

Genre/form data or focus term: Documentary films.

Genre/form data or focus term: Nonfiction films.

Personal name: Ray, Bappa,

Relator term: direction

Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts