The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku
20112h 45m8.0
Documentary
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- Taiwan
About
The Ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuang Zhou’s dream of becoming a butterfly blurs reality and fantasy, reflecting a poet’s desire for freedom and eternity. The coming of Tulku draws from Buddhist classics, using Chou Meng-tieh’s life as a metaphor. His experiences at WuChang Street and his bookstand, started in 1959, led to enlightenment and loyalty to Buddha and loved ones. Influenced by Buddhism, his poems blend Zen with grace, affection, and prudence, capturing life’s essence with strength and delicacy. He closed his bookstand in 1980 due to illness.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Tsun-shing Chen
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Apr 9, 2011
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