An epic journey into the heart of a hidden world.

Stunning cinematography, unprecedented access and informed direction take us on an intimate journey deep into the heart of the ancient Buddhist culture of Tibet. Featuring an intimate portrait of the Dalai Lama, a powerfully evocative encounter with the preparations for and enactment of an ancient tantric ritual associated with the female deity Tara, commentary based on the teachings of the great 20th century Tibetan master Dudjon Rinpoche, and an unflinching depiction of the monastery's moving ritual response to a death in the community. A classic work filmed on location in India, Nepal and Ladakh over 25 years ago it has recently been digitally re-mastered and edited into a spellbinding introduction to Tibetan Buddhism.