FILM 'The Monks who Won the Grammy' Screening followed by a discussion > 6:30pm on 16th July 2018

Venue : Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate
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Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)
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Venue : C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
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Event Description : 
FILM 'The Monks who Won the Grammy' Screening followed by a discussion.

The monks of Palpung Sherabling Monastic seat in Himachal Pradesh won a Grammy in 2003 for their ritual chants. The film looks at the history, mythology and philosophy of Vajrayana Buddhism through the prism of the monastery exploring the story of Buddhism’s move towards Tantricism in the 7th century and the refuge it received in Tibet over a period of time. Interwoven with tales of Palpung; the master translator of the 10th century, Marpa Lotsawa; Siddhas from India such as Tilopa, Naropa and Guru Padmasambhava; Tai Situ lineage; and finally the monks who received a Grammy for an art practice that has existed for centuries.

Year : 2018

Language : English & with subtitles

Duration : 53 mins. 

Directed by Aparna Sanyal who will introduce the film

Supported by Films Division of India and the Charles Wallace India Trust

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FILM 'The Monks who Won the Grammy' Screening followed by a discussion > 6:30pm on 16th July 2018 FILM 'The Monks who Won the Grammy' Screening followed by a discussion > 6:30pm on 16th July 2018 Reviewed by DelhiEvents on Monday, July 16, 2018 Rating: 5

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