Padmasambhava: Searching for the Master

Shambhala Std., William Lou Shanghai; Ashley Wells, CC Liu, Crystal Q. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Guru Padmasambhava: Searching for the Lotus-Born Master, Part 1

(Shambhala Film Studios, 6/23/19) Shambhala Studio and William Lou Shanghai Productions presents: “Searching for the Lotus-Born Master.” In this documentary Director Laurence Brahm beckons us to ask, Was the founder of Tibetan Buddhism also the father of quantum physics?

Guru Padmasambhava, Paro Bridge mural, Bhutan

In 2018, a documentary expedition team followed the historic journey of the “Lotus-Born Master” (also known as Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche), who lived in the Himalayas during the 8th century. Shrouded in myth and mystery, the Lotus-Born Master, is recognized as the founder of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism.

In this documentary the expedition team seeks to prove that the legend is true. The Lotus-Born Master had eight manifestations depicted in thangkas, murals and statues found across the Himalayas. The expedition team seeks to decode the quantum energy field behind each manifestation.

The expedition followed the Lotus-Born Master’s historic journey covering over 12,427 miles (20,000 kms) under extreme conditions, scaling the snow-covered mountains he crossed, finding the sacred lakes where he performed magic, and exploring the caves where he engaged in tantric meditation.

Throughout the journey they conduct interviews seeking the wisdom of great lamas, the knowledge of dedicated scholars, and the science of tech innovators, verifying the connection between Vajrayana Buddhism and quantum physics.

“Searching for the Lotus-Born Master” is directed by National Geographic explorer Laurence Brahm, who spent over a decade and half directing the award-winning “Searching for Shangri-la” expedition series. It is co-produced by William Lo and Laurence Brahm, with support from David Lee and Sherry Pan and the entire team at Shambhala Studio.

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