Words of My Perfect Teacher

Nov 21 2003 N/A 1h 43m
Documentary

Three students seek the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist master, soccer aficionado and filmmaker Khyentse Norbu in this captivating documentary, which takes viewers on a journey from the World Cup in Germany to the isolated Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan. Bernardo Bertolucci and Steven Seagal make appearances in the film, and the world music soundtrack is provided by Sting, Tara Slone and Joydrop, Steve Tibbetts, U.Man.Tek, Kunga 19 and many others.

Plot

A filmmaker sets out make a film sbout her Tibetan Buddhist teacher, meets all kinds of interesting people who tell their version of what suffering is. Things aren't as much fun as she thought it was going to be. But she learns a lot about herself in the meantime.

Written by

Lesley Ann Patten

Directed by

Lesley Ann Patten

Cast

Khyentse Norbu, Luc Dierckx, Louise Rodd

Crew

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Production Countries

Canada

Production Companies

ZIJI Film & Television

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
152
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA