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The Buddha | PBS America
The Buddha - from 12.05am, Sunday 16 December PBS America (Sky channel 166 / Virgin Media 243 / http://www.pbsamerica.co.uk) Richard Gere narrates this two-part documentary by award-winning film-maker David Grubin, telling the story of a man whose teachings formed the basis of one of the world #39;s oldest religions. Siddhartha Gautama Buddha never claimed to be God or his emissary on earth. He was merely a sage from northern India who believed that he had achieved the blissful state of enlightenment. Siddhartha was born a prince but gave up his privileged life when he was confronted with the hardships of others. Profoundly troubled, he abandoned the palace and its pleasures, leaving behind his wife and child, and set out to comprehend the nature of suffering. After an arduous six-year struggle, he found what he believed to be the ultimate wisdom, and spent the rest of his life teaching others what he had learned. He never expected his ideas to outlive him, but he continues to provide hope and inspiration for millions. This enlightening film tells Buddha #39;s story through paintings and sculptures by some of the world #39;s greatest artists and the words of prominent Buddhists, including the Dalai Lama and Pulitzer prize-winning poet WS Merwin. In a world still riven by religious conflict, Buddha #39;s simple message of serenity and spiritual enlightenment remains as relevant as ever.From:PBSukchannelViews:2 0ratingsTime:01:54More inScience Technology

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