"The Sisters of
Ladakh" The Sisters of Ladakh is an inquiry into the feminine vision of
Buddhism. Filmed on location in Ladakh, on the Himalayan border between
India and Tibet, this one hour documentary features stunning photography
and compelling testimonies of Tibetan nuns. The Sisters of Ladakh
documents their daily activities in an intimate and candid way, emcompassing
both their religious practices and the interaction with local communities.
The nuns also discuss the condition and role of women in Buddhism,
the current efforts to overcome gender prejudices and the challenges
that lie ahead to build a compassionate world both at the local and
global levels. The documentary also features the recent teachings
of the Dalai Lama in the region. The Sisters of Ladakh is a unique look at a vanishing world, bringing
to Western audiences a rare contemporary perspective from Buddhist
nuns.
Format: DVCam, 52 min.
Producer/Director: Richard Wolf
Narrator: Stephen Whitehouse
Camera: Richard Wolf, Patricia Gomes
Local Producer: Dorje Pa
Distribution Contact: Third World Newsreel (www.twn.org)