Journey Into Buddhism: Vajra Sky Over Tibet

Name: Journey Into Buddhism: Vajra Sky Over Tibet
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-02-17

Documentary1h 29m

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Storyline

This documentary is the third part of The Yatra Trilogy created by John Bush. Vajra is the Sanskrit word signifying the thunderbolt of illumination, and yatra is the word for pilgrimage or spiritual journey. This film offers a cinematic pilgrimage to central Tibet, bearing witness to the indomitable faith of its endangered Buddhist community and the imminent threat to its very survival.

Trailers

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Details

DirectorJohn Bush

ReleasedFeb 17, 2006

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guide0DE

Studio

Direct Pictures

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

3 fresh · 4 rotten

Critics consensus

“Journey Into Buddhism: Vajra Sky Over Tibet explores a fascinating subject with visual flair, but dull narration and a dawdling pace make it a less than illuminating watch.”

55% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

Michael Phillips

RTChicago TribuneNov 30, 2006

In order for audiences to better appreciate the underpinnings of Buddhism and the risks involved with modern-day practice in Tibet, the man who made Vajra would've needed to get his documentarian's hands a little dirty.

John Hartl

RTSeattle TimesSep 29, 2006

Eventually you can't help wishing for some human contact. While the lulling narration by Bush and two exiled Tibetans is informative, it doesn't quite fill the gap.

Walter V. Addiego

RTSan Francisco ChronicleSep 22, 2006

The material is so compelling that we keep watching.

Dennis Schwartz

RTDennis Schwartz Movie ReviewsOct 31, 2007

Beautifully photographed in dazzling colors and with hypnotic chanting music... .