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To attend one of the most important Buddist ceremonies presided over by the Dalai Lama at the foot of the Himalayas, two Western children, Just and Marie, make their first journey to India to meet their young Tibetan friend Kalou Rimpoche. Kalou Rimpoche is believed to be the reincarnation of one of the leading Grand Masters of our times. The ceremony of the Kalachakra enables Tibetans living in exile to remain in contact with their culture. Over 400,000 people attend this event. They include famous Westerners like Richard Gere who presents a film showing that the Western World is becoming increasingly interested in Buddha's teachings. The three children have formed a friendship which transcends language, beliefs and cultural differences. As the ceremony, rich in colour and enlightenment, proceeds the children discover more about each other and learn that differences can be enriching. Before the children return to live out their own destinies, their meeting with the Dalai Lama adds a solemn dimension to their first Asian adventure.

Children of Boudha
	Documentary Duration : 52 ' Support : Digital Betacam - stereo - 4/3 Original version : French Available version : English Directors : Jeanne Mascolo - Bruno Vienne Wowkonowicz Snafu
To attend one of the most important Buddist ceremonies presided over by the Dalai Lama at the foot of the Himalayas, two Western children, Just and Marie, make their first journey to India to meet their young Tibetan friend Kalou Rimpoche. Kalou Rimpoche is believed to be the reincarnation of one of the leading Grand Masters of our times. The ceremony of the Kalachakra enables Tibetans living in exile to remain in contact with their culture. Over 400,000 people attend this event. They include famous Westerners like Richard Gere who presents a film showing that the Western World is becoming increasingly interested in Buddha's teachings. The three children have formed a friendship which transcends language, beliefs and cultural differences. As the ceremony, rich in colour and enlightenment, proceeds the children discover more about each other and learn that differences can be enriching. Before the children return to live out their own destinies, their meeting with the Dalai Lama adds a solemn dimension to their first Asian adventure.
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