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Screening of Tibetan Buddhist Documentary with Public Talk and Q&A

For the Benefit of All Beings, a documentary about the amazing life of His Eminence Garchen Triptrül Rinpoche with public talk by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and Q&A with filmmaker and teachings by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 4, 2013 - Seattle, WA – The Drikung Seattle Center will present For the Benefit of All Beings, a documentary film about the amazing life of H.E. Garchen Triptrül Rinpoche by award-winning filmmaker Christina Lundberg, taking place at the SIFF Cinema at the Uptown on Thursday, January 17 at 7pm, and featuring an introductory talk by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and a Q&A with Ms. Lundberg following the film. 

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at http://www.siff.net/cinema/reserve.aspx?fid=261&id=15254 or by calling the box office at (206) 464-5830, Ticket Code: FBAB0117 or at the door the night of the screening. Doors open at 6:30pm with the event starting at 7pm. 

Viewer Testimonials:

"Seeing this film was life changing."

"I've seen every Buddhist film there is and this one is exceptional, just brilliant"

"This is my favorite movie."

"Totally heart opening and transformative."

"This film is such a profound teaching for everyone it will truly benefit beings."

Discovered by a king as the reincarnation of a great Lama. He fought to save his country, defending the Jewel of Tibet. Imprisoned for 20 years, he witnessed the death of friends. He practiced the Buddha’s teachings in secret. Upon release, he emerged an awakened master. To rebuild the Dharma, he risked everything. What kind of person would YOU become if this happened to you? Would you dedicate your life….For The Benefit of All Beings? 

Additionally, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will be offering Milarepa Empowerment and a tsog offering followed by two days of Mahamudra teachings at the Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism in Seattle, January 18-January 20. Reduced tuition for members of the Sakya monastery. Schedule and full details at: www.DrikungSeattle.com