Mystic Lands (1996)
Genres - Spirituality & Philosophy |
Sub-Genres - Anthropology, Religions & Belief Systems, World History, Armchair Travel |
Run Time - 30 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Alice Day
The residents of Bhutan believe that gods dating back to ancient times still exert an influence over their lives. Actor and host Edward James Olmos visits the kingdom tucked into the eastern Himalayas, and offers an insightful glimpse into the forces that drive the beliefs of the people who live in this isolated land. Tantric Buddhism is the primary religion, as it has been since the 7th century, and the Bhutanese regard all forms of life as sacred. Olmos attends the Paro Valley Teschu Festival, and travels to a pre-fire Tiger's Nest, Thimpu, and Punakha.
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Bhutan, ancient, Buddhism, Himalayas, kingdom, myth, tradition
