DTC – Making of “Milarepa: Magician, Murderer, Saint”

Posted by Michael Anderson on Monday, August 11th, 2008

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Born into a wealthy merchant family, Thopaga’s life was suddenly turned upside down after his father died. On his death bed, Thopaga’s father entrusted his fortune and his family to his brother who promised to give his fortune back to Thopaga when he came of age.

But, the uncle and aunt subjected Thopaga and his mother to slavery and near-starvation. They denied his inheritance when he came of age. Vowing revenge, Thopaga was sent by his mother to study with the master sorcerer. He returned, killed his oppressors and destroyed the village. Knowing that his revenge was wrong, Thopaga set out to find a lama to help him redeem himself and was led to Marpa the translator.

After enduring much pain and hardship, and practicing diligently, he reached the state of complete enlightenment and then became known as Milarepa, one of Tibet’s most revered saints. One thousand years after his death, he is still regarded as one of Tibet’s greatest spiritual leaders. Now this ancient Buddhist legend is cinematized in the movie “Milarepa: Magician, Murderer, Saint”.

Guest: Lama Neten Chokling, Director. Greg Kruglak, Executive Producer.

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