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Wheel of Time (2003)

Wheel of Time poster
Original title
Rad der Zeit
Directed by
Werner Herzog
Genre
documentary film
Country
Germany, United Kingdom
Runtime
1h 20m
Rated
AA
Rating
6.4 of 10 from 47 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows Tibetan Buddhists as they create a Kalachakra sand mandala. It shows the rituals and prayers that go into the process. The film captures the dedication and spiritual meaning behind this art form.

contemplativemeditativereverentslow-pacedobservationalspiritualpeacefulintimate

What happens

Wheel of Time is a 2003 documentary film about Tibetan Buddhism by German director Werner Herzog. The title refers to the Kalachakra sand mandala that provides a recurring image for the film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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