Narrator richard gere view larger richard gere is an internationally renowned film actor, dedicated social activist, and committed philanthropist. Everyman richard geres buddhism tv episode 2003 quotes on imdb. Pilgrims francis eaton, john billington, george soule, richard warren. Perhaps it is due to his experience in film, perhaps as a result of his practice as a buddhist, maybe just because the openness of his sharing is felt in his work, regardless of the medium. More than 7,000 tibetan pilgrims who had come had already been forced back to china without seeing the dalai lama, which for many is a. Geres ancestors include pilgrims francis eaton, john billington, george soule, richard warren, degory priest, francis cooke and william brewster. He had affairs with priscilla presley in 1983 and kim basinger in 1986 gere was married to supermodel cindy crawford from 1991 to 1995. Listening to richard gere, the first incarnation of the hollywood lama, you could be forgiven for thinking that tibetan buddhism involves sitting in the lotus position for 20 hours a day and. The restless children of the dalai lama the new york times. The following people are all converts to buddhism, sorted alphabetically by family name. Aitken 19172010, one of the early pioneers of zen in america, teaches us not only how to sit but also why we do. Richard gere in bodh gaya for dalai lamas discourse. The photo alone portrays a depth of intensity that the experience offers. Richard also has a true sense of the tragedy of the tibetan people and can deliver that in a light that few people can ever grasp, even after several trips to.
They document his trips through india, nepal and tibet, and his own spiritual. Tibet didnt come into my mind until my 20s probably. Im in kind of a unique position in that i do have some cash in my foundation, so im able to offer some front money to various groups to help them. Actor richard gere is well known for his outspoken defense of the tibetan people, his buddhist beliefs, and his friendship with the dalai lama. Hollywood actor and buddhist devout, richard gere said that he felt elated after visiting monasteries in india. In this 1999 interview, richard gere talks about his many years of buddhist practice, his devotion to his teacher the dalai lama, and his work for.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Interviews richard gere dreams of tibet frontline pbs. Richard gere actively supports survival international, an organization dedicated to protecting the rights and lands of tribal peoples throughout the world. Our largest collection ever on general books, rare books, author signed and autographed books, maps, postcards, posters, incense, audio, video, handicrafts, calendars and more. Sumo, scholarly companion book, and the modular shigeru ban bookstand as arranged in packaging. Murals of tibet features five bookmarks which have been carefully selected to match the colors of the buddhas of the five familiesa central concept of tibetan mahayana buddhism. This is a volume of the photographs he has taken in the last 15 years of his friendship with and study under the dalai lama.
Actor richard gere is well known for his outspoken defense of the tibetan pe. Richard gere has 31 books on goodreads with 3389 ratings. His presence at both the opening and book signing went a long way toward making. A celebration of tribal peoples, released in october 2009. A buddhist pilgrim on the silk road 1 by wriggins, sally isbn. Richard geres most popular book is the little prince. Gere foundation is a nonprofit taxexempt organization incorporated under section 501c3 in the united states. Pilgrim by richard gere, dalai lama foreword by alibris. Everyman profile of actor and buddhist richard gere from 2003. Documentary the buddha pbs documentary narrated by.
Learn more about buddhist teachings and the history of the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition. Richard shares private photos, such as plate 63 where his holiness is in meditation. Gere is the most conspicuous of the socalled celebrity buddhists, a position he has used to make known the suffering of tibet under chinese oppression and the tragedy of tibetan exiles, including his friend and teacher, the dalai lama, but it will come as a surprise to many that gere spends an equal, if not greater, amount of time behind the camera as he does in front. Pilgrim richard gere s book of photos, pilgrim isbn. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. An introduction to the life and teachings of the dalai lama, teacher, educator, science enthusiast, and political leader. Books by richard gere author of universe in a single atom. Testimony of richard gere, chairman, international campaign for tibet, hearing on us policy considerations in tibet, house committee on international relations. All proceeds are donated to the gere foundation that supports humanitarian causes throughout the world. The most important places in buddhism are located in the gangetic plains of northern india and southern nepal, in the area between new delhi and rajgir. I had already been studying zen buddhism at the time. Richard gere explains how buddhism is different everyman. They have a son, homer james jigme gere, who was born in 2000 and is named after geres father. However, many countries that are or were predominantly buddhist have shrines.
The buddha pbs documentary narrated by richard gere skip navigation sign in. It was the japanese culture that was interesting to me and the zen approach to. The book you hold in your hands is the story of how great spiritual practitioners from tibet, like the. Established by richard gere, the foundation provides philanthropic assistance to the causes and groups whose work represents the humanitarian goals he has long supported. Hollywood superstar richard gere arrives in the holy town of bodh gaya to attend the three days teachings from the buddhist spiritual leader his holiness the dalai lama. A buddhist, and a vegetarian, he has supported, among his various causes, the. Dalai lama xiv, gelshe thupten jinpa editor, richard gere foreword. Some buddhist pilgrims stop and prostrate themselves at every step of the path, thereby extending the length of time needed to reach the destination considerably. Richard gere arrives in bodh gaya to attend dalai lama. American actor richard gere whose real name is richard tiffany gere, winner of emmy awards and golden globes, has another identity in the world of spiritualism, far apart from the rest of the worldly life and fame. Pilgrim by richard gere, 9780821223222, available at book depository. The hollywood actor who is a follower of tibetan buddhism was spotted attending the mahabodhi temple when his holiness paid his visit there on saturday.
Synopsis richard gere has pursued and developed an interest in photography since childhood. In 2002, he married model and actress carey lowell. Gere, a devout buddhist and a friend of the dalai lamas for decades, came to india to participate in the teaching without a typical movie star entourage and stayed nearby at. Replete with practical instructions and advice, including stretching exercises that make sitting easier, theres no more comprehensive a. He began in films in the 1970s, playing a supporting role in looking for mr.
Tibetan buddhism arrives in the west, richard gere talks about being a buddhist, meeting the dalai lama and the. The 65 striking photos collected here document gere s extensive travels in india, nepal, zanskar, and tibet. For zen students, one the best howto books is robert aitkens taking the path of zen. Richard gere gere in december 2017 born richard tiffany gere 19490831 august 31, 1949 age 69 philadelphia, pennsyl. As a human he encompasses what all humans should strive for, acceptance of our neighbors around us. Reproduced on luxurious uncoated stock in an oversized format, the photographs in pilgrim bring to life an ancient and spirituality vital worldand share gere s very personal vision. Treasure tibets buddhist murals in color and lifesize resolution with the sumo book signed by his holiness the 14th dalai lama. Gere had a relationship with actress penelope milford from 1971 to 1978. Tina turner talks about nichiren buddhism and chants a prayer everyman. Hollywood star richard gere on sunday joined a threeday course on buddhism by tibetan spiritual leader the dalai lama in bihars bodh gaya, the holiest buddhist site. In this clip from the dvd extras of when the iron bird flies. Gere was spotted along with several foreigners and monks at the mahabodhi temple when. In a book for general readership, there is no call for extensive re. Richard gere, for most of us, is the immensely popular star of pretty woman and.
He contributed some of his writing for the book, we are one. Richard is the pilgrim and we are fortunate to be able to see things in a way he does. They have a son, homer james jigme gere, who was born in february 2000 and is named after geres and lowells fathers, as. A buddhist pilgrim on the silk road 1 by sally wriggins isbn. Gere is the most conspicuous of the socalled celebrity buddhists, a position he has used to make known the suffering of tibet under chinese oppression and. What is less well known is that gere has long been a serious and accomplished photographer. In november 2002, he married model and actress carey lowell. View the list health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.
Narrated by kate hardie directed by asif zubairy features susan blakemore, nicholas vreeland and nagaraja. He has also given renewed chic to a cause long espoused by richard gere and other hollywood stars. This is because the true pilgrimage is an interior journey, meant to train the mind and elevate the spirit, as the true path and destination in buddhism are one and the same. Testimony of richard gere friends of tibet india database. Richard geres foreword to in the shadow of the buddha. This is a wonderful video with 4 parts but worth it. Richard tiffany gere is an american actor and producer. American gigolo is a 1980 american neonoir crime drama film written and directed by paul schrader and starring richard gere and lauren hutton. Goodbar 1977 and a starring role in days of heaven 1978. Richard gere in indias buddhist monasteries youtube. Their story is vividly explained in the book, orphans of the cold war by ken knaus, a former cia. Richard geres buddhism part this is a wonderful video with 4 parts but worth it.
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