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The beauty and splendour of Nepal is the breathtaking backdrop for this inspirational life affirming story. After his master dies, novice monk Tenzin Zopa embarks on a quest to find his reincarnation. His search leads him to a young boy who would appear to have all the attributes and disciplines of his master. Can this child really be Lama Konchog reborn ? Only a perilous journey to visit the Dalai Lama can bring an answer...... The Buddhist concept of reincarnation, while both mysterious and enchanting, is difficult for most Westerners to grasp. Unmistaken Child explores the myths and legends that surrounds this belief in a beguiling, touching and even humorous experience.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Unmistaken Child took me into a world I am less familiar with but, nonetheless, remain totally open minded about, the Buddhist belief in reincarnation. This touching documentary highlights the true and utter devotion of one Buddhist monk and his search for the reincarnation of his Buddhist master. The beauty and sensitivity with which this documentary has been crafted exquisitely demonstrates the way of Buddhism and its unrelenting reverence to the Buddha. The spiritual enlightenment and the searing emotional entanglement of human existence is played out to the full in this truly amazing story of dedication and whilst there were some difficult scenes with which the westerner may struggle initially to understand, you can only emerge from watching this documentary wiser and far, far more enlightened.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Complex. moving, thought provoking and beautifully shot, with a great
score.
I struggled a bit philosophically at first while watching, since I've
been trained in a more western tradition of Buddhism, and don't take
the concept of reincarnation literally. And I had an even harder time
seeing a tiny child taken from it's family with no say as to his fate.
But then I realized that the documentary - which is told without
narration - isn't taking sides on whether reincarnation is real,
whether this child actually is the reincarnation of the former llama
(there are some moments that seem to actively raise question, where it
looks like the boy may being guided to give the right answers). It's
simply displaying a way of life and a tradition that has gone on for
hundreds of years. One that includes the cruelty of separating a child
and his family, but that has also led to such important figures as the
current Dali Llama, who has done so much for world peace.
And, in turn that leads to bigger, important questions about how we
raise children. If we never forced children directions against their
will at times, we might never have some of our greatest figures in
religion, leadership, arts, etc. But in doing so, do we also in some
way harm the soul of that child? Where is the line between freedom and
tradition?
These are important questions, and the film raises them with skill and
grace, without attempting to force an easy answer.
It's also the very emotional journey of the young monk charged with the
difficult and uncertain task of finding the reincarnation of the man he
loved and served for many years. Whatever your beliefs, you can't help
but care for this charismatic and vulnerable monk on his physically,
emotionally and spiritually challenging journey.
score.
I struggled a bit philosophically at first while watching, since I've
been trained in a more western tradition of Buddhism, and don't take
the concept of reincarnation literally. And I had an even harder time
seeing a tiny child taken from it's family with no say as to his fate.
But then I realized that the documentary - which is told without
narration - isn't taking sides on whether reincarnation is real,
whether this child actually is the reincarnation of the former llama
(there are some moments that seem to actively raise question, where it
looks like the boy may being guided to give the right answers). It's
simply displaying a way of life and a tradition that has gone on for
hundreds of years. One that includes the cruelty of separating a child
and his family, but that has also led to such important figures as the
current Dali Llama, who has done so much for world peace.
And, in turn that leads to bigger, important questions about how we
raise children. If we never forced children directions against their
will at times, we might never have some of our greatest figures in
religion, leadership, arts, etc. But in doing so, do we also in some
way harm the soul of that child? Where is the line between freedom and
tradition?
These are important questions, and the film raises them with skill and
grace, without attempting to force an easy answer.
It's also the very emotional journey of the young monk charged with the
difficult and uncertain task of finding the reincarnation of the man he
loved and served for many years. Whatever your beliefs, you can't help
but care for this charismatic and vulnerable monk on his physically,
emotionally and spiritually challenging journey.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This is a thought provoking and beautiful film in which a young buddhist monk searches for the reincarnation of his master. On one level the film shows us this earch and its extraordinary outcome and on another level, it shows the very human story surrounding this search and the hopes, fears and faith of those involved.
So very different from our experience in the West, it nevertheless was captivating viewing and I can highly recommend it.
So very different from our experience in the West, it nevertheless was captivating viewing and I can highly recommend it.
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