When the Iron Bird Flies

When the Iron Bird Flies' takes us on a personal journey into the world of Tibetan Buddhism in the contemporary West. The documentary explores interactions between Buddhism and Western culture, delving into dialogues between teachings and science, psychology, gender theory and the arts. The film creates an entertaining portrait of Tibetan Buddhism in the West and asks if its teachings can lead to happiness and a more compassionate world.

You can stream When the Iron Bird Flies on: Amazon Store

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When the Iron Bird Flies was released in theaters on October 20, 2012.