My Reincarnation

This film about the non-religious son of a refugee Tibetan Lama living in Italy offers some of the clearest evidence of reincarnation in our time. It's an unusual documentary in that it affords a very personal view into the life of a non-practicing Tibetan who begins to remember his former life as a Lama. Lots of sequences of his life as a normal Italian boy/man. Quite an interesting family and a very patient father... and son. Surprising and surprisingly good. I took off one star for the somewhat "homemade" editing.

This film is a grounding portrayal of two prominent Tibetan masters. A position shrouded by mystery and supernatural expectations. In this film we see the potential of the art of Dzogchen and Tibetan culturE, and the struggle to follow the path we are given. The heroines do embody incredible spaciousness, equanimity, compassion, and patience at times . A state that all can achieve, however and at other times there is struggle that we can relate to. the misconceptions and the actual reality of Tibetan Dzogchen masters are told here and unfold as a wonderful truth in the end. While many elements of these great men and masters of a living art do indeed seem magical they are simply the down to earth human potential we all posess . Watch the relative and the beyond coexist

I really liked this movie and I keep remembering parts of it days later.It is very unique in that the family was filmed over many years and all the footage is real... even when Yeshi was young.It is beautiful to see his journey and how his spirituality developed. It is very special to be able to see day to day life of a spiritual leader and his family. I loved hearing Riponche's sense of responsibility and his Faith. I loved seeing how he interacted with his son Yeshi. I loved seeing the companionship of his wife. What a beautiful movie to look and think about how to live a more spiritual life in a real world. It was a bonus to see the shot with the Dalain Lama and his playfulness. Very inspiring.

honest, real, mind and soul journey

Not only does the viewer get an unusual look at the personal lives of high level Tibetan practitioners, one gets a moving tale of a young man's struggle to bridge two worlds, be himself and eventually align with his tradition in a very non-Western way.

First off, I am a fan of documentaries. I am also extremely interested in different cultures and religions and particularly Buddhism. So in that regard, my opinion is probably swayed. But having said that, I thought this film was wonderful. Interesting, well done, the individual personalities were engaging. I learned from and enjoyed the film very much. It pushed my wanting to know more about Buddhism further. Left me with a positive feeling. The Buddhist exhibit such compassion, really touches me. I will definitely watch again from time to time.

This is an extraordinary account documented over 20 years of the relationship between a father and a son, an exploration of the Tibetan culture and diaspora, and the story of a reluctant spiritual teacher slowly accepting his role. If you are looking for mainstream cinema this is not it; the pace is slow, but the filmmaker has astonishing access to the most intimate moments of this relationship. It is moving and beautiful and utterly unique.

Daily life of a well respected guru.

I had the hugh luck to meat Namkhai Norbu in Mexico 24 years ago. Also I was invited to his last lecture in Mexico City.When the premier of this film was in Mexico I was invited and Yeshe was here. Two times lucky guy I was.THis film is awesome, I have shared the content with a lot of my students and friends, I am a Yoga Teacher and this film was a revelation for me either when I watch it in Mexico City in a Movie Teather and several times in my dvd player at home.

Die Dvd zeigt Lebenseinblicke in das Leben eines tibetisch buddhistischen Lehrersund seines im Westen geborenen und aufgewachsenem Sohn.In dem Film geht es nicht um die Lehre des Buddhismus oder die Situation in Tibet , sondern wie ein Vater seinem Sohn die Zeit und den Raum läßt seine eigenen Entscheidungen zu suchen und zu finden.Jegliches westliches Leistungsdenken das Väter/Eltern auf Ihre Kinder projezierenund zu einem "Machen" verleitet wird durch Vertrauen und Geduld ersetzt.Das dieses Vertrauen dann vielleicht doch leichter aus der buddhistischen Tradition heraus entstehen kann ist möglich.Der Film ist , außer bei den Extras , gut deutsch untertitelt und gibt so perfektdie Stimmungen wieder.Für diejenigen die Buddhismus im Alltag mit alltäglichen Menschen sehen wollen absolut sehenswert.

diese dvd hat mir als auch meinem partner sehr gut gefallen. ein toller einblick in die realität eines mönches aus tibet fliehen musste und in italien fuss fasste und mit seiner familie ein leben führt als tibetischer geistlicher und lehrer. auf der einen seite wird die realität gezeigt und wie die familie dabei empfindet und andererseits die schöne spirituelle verbindung mit der anderen welt kommt zutage, und sogar der sohn, der lange jahre davon nichts wissen will, öffnet sich dafür und wird noch eine tragende säule mit seinen fähigkeiten.

Es handelt sich um eine Art Lebens-Doku des Sohnes eines Buddhistischen Meisters, und zwar über Jahre hinweg. Man bekommt Einblicke in das Leben der Familie, die Lehren seines Vaters, und hört die Kommentare des Sohnes im Hintergrund. Sehr speziell, also nur für Leute die sich explizit für diese Personen interessieren.

Eine sehr außergewöhnliche und besondere Doku. Interessant zu sehen, dass das wiedergeborene Bewusstsein sich letztendlich durchsetzt. Besonders sehenswert auch für Liebhaber des tibetischen Buddhismus.