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Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-01-01
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In the West, we think of magic as the art of creating illusions. For Tibetans, destroying illusions is the highest form of magic.
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The documentary focuses on the annual Mani Rimdu festival of Tibet and Nepal, an event which encapsulates the Himalayan Buddhist experience.
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Movie: Lord of the Dance/Destroyer of Illusion
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Richard Gere
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Peter Hudson
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The documentary focuses on the annual Mani Rimdu festival of Tibet and Nepal, an event which encapsulates the Himalayan Buddhist experience.
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1985-01-01
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In the West, we think of magic as the art of creating illusions. For Tibetans, destroying illusions is the highest form of magic.
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