Return of the Lotus-Born Master: Decrypting the Dakini Code

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join Asia Society for a second, enthralling film screening with Buddhistdoor, this time following director Laurence Brahm as he leads an expedition team into the “hidden realms” of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, searching for secret teachings concealed by the mystical Lotus-Born Master during the 8th century. This film presents amazing previously unseen cinematography of Bhutan and explores previously un-filmed locations. Laurence will be joined by former senior journalist Thomas Polin in a fascinating reflection and discussion after the film.

Shrouded in myth and mystery, Padmasambhava is recognized as the founder of Vajrayana or Tibetan Buddhism. Return of the Lotus-Born Master is a sequel to the international award-winning documentary film Searching for the Lotus-Born Master. Previously, documentary film director Laurence Brahm asked: was the founder of Tibetan Buddhism also the father of quantum physics? Now in the sequel, Return of the Lotus-Born Master, he proves it.

Initially filmed in 2019, this compelling and beautifully shot documentary sees Laurence leading an expedition team into the “hidden realms” of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. He is on the search for secret teachings concealed by the Lotus-Born Master during the 8th century. These “hidden realms” are portals to parallel universes where the teachings of the Lotus-Born Master are concealed in the hologram of our universal subconscious. These teachings can lead us to a realm of peace and harmony, known in tantric lore as Shambhala.

Produced by William Lou and Laurence Brahm, this film presents amazing previously unseen cinematography of Bhutan and explores once un-filmed locations in the Himalayan kingdom.

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Laurence Brahm is an American-born, Beijing-based filmmaker, expeditionist, and Vajrayana practitioner. Having explored the Himalayas for decades, he leads Shambhala Studios, which produces the Lotus-Born Master series: a bold and creative movie series exploring the relationship between Padmasambhava, the central figure of Tibetan Buddhism, and quantum science. He is devoted to sharing the Himalayan Wisdom Traditions with the world through contemporary, innovative media. He is a passionate practitioner of Chinese martial arts and recently screened his movie "Gate of Nine Dragons" at JP Cinema in Causeway Bay in August 2024.

Thomas Hon Wing Polin is a Pure Land Buddhist and translator of related Chinese texts. He is a director of Buddhistdoor. Pre-retirement, he was an international journalist with a special interest in China and Asia, and taught such subjects at university.