Summary Recognized as the reincarnation ('yangsi') of one of the most revered Tibetan Masters of the 20th century, Ugyen Tenzin Jigme Lhundrup must train to perpetuate this legacy, starting with an enthronement before thousands at age four. 'Yangsi' follows this process, from childhood up to the time he embarks on a world tour at the age of eighteen to fully assume the mantle of his predecessor. Filmed in large part in Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, over a period of 14 years, Yangsi tells a unique coming of age story as it explores the doubts and hesitations along with the unusual strength of character of the 'Yangsi'. View more details
Directed : Mark Elliott
Written : Unknown
Stars : Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Jun 11, 2013
Countries of origin : United States France India Nepal Bhutan
Language : English
Production companies : Crestone Films
Summary Recognized as the reincarnation ('yangsi') of one of the most revered Tibetan Masters of the 20th century, Ugyen Tenzin Jigme Lhundrup must train to perpetuate this legacy, starting with an enthronement before thousands at age four. 'Yangsi' follows this process, from childhood up to the time he embarks on a world tour at the age of eighteen to fully assume the mantle of his predecessor. Filmed in large part in Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, over a period of 14 years, Yangsi tells a unique coming of age story as it explores the doubts and hesitations along with the unusual strength of character of the 'Yangsi'. View more details
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Jun 11, 2013
Countries of origin : United States France India Nepal Bhutan
Language : English
Production companies : Crestone Films