An epic journey into the heart of a hidden worldTibet: A Buddhist Trilogy

Trailer

Four years in the making, by the English Director Graham Coleman, Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy toured with the Dalai Lama throughout North America on his first visit to the US in 1979.  Critically acclaimed and hailed as a masterpiece, the Trilogy has not been seen in theatres for over 20 years or available on video.  Now digitally restored and recut to a spell-binding 134 minutes this lost treasure is an intimate journey into a powerfully evocative realm.  Below is a selection of reviews from the early 80’s release:

The Times (1984)
The Village Voice (1984)
The Seattle Times (1983)
The Herald (1983)
Northern Echo (1983)
Los Angeles Times (1983)
Daily Telegraph (1981)
Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (1982)

Below is a selection of reviews from the 2006 re-release:

L.A. Weekly (2006)
Film Journal (2006)
FilmThreat (2006)
The Globe and Mail (2006)
Time Out (2006)
Montreal Gazette (2006)

Below are selected images and promotional materials for preview and download in 300dpi/JPEG format:

Ladakh Landscape - Dusk
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Ladakh Landscape – Morning
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Debate

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The Dalai Lama (colour)
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Tara
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Monastery - Dusk
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Horns on the Roof
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Trilogy Postcard (front)
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Trilogy Mini-Poster (11" x 17")
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The Dalai Lama (bw)
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The Cremation
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Horn Players
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Cymbal Players
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Tarik Tulku
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The Dalai Lama (hand-tinted)
© Brian Beresford


Hermatage and Valley Vista
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Trilogy Postcard (back)
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