Ten Questions for the Dalai Lama in HMB Oct 20

Against the backdrop of an exotic land, a lone filmmaker is granted one hour to ask ten questions of the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. Containing rare historical footage as well as footage taken inside Tibet, a story is woven between a journeyman’s personal observations, the troubled history of a government-in-exile, and the life and wisdom of one of the premiere spiritual leaders of our time.

How do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? These are some of the questions posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by filmmaker and explorer Rick Ray. Ray examines some of the fundamental questions of our time by weaving together observations from his own journeys throughout India and the Middle East, and the wisdom of an extraordinary spiritual leader. This is his story, as told and filmed by Rick Ray during a private visit to his monastery in Dharamsala, India.

Also included in the film is rare historical footage as well as footage supplied by individuals who at great personal risk, filmed with hidden cameras within Tibet. "Part biography, part philosophy, part adventure and part politics, 10 Questions for The Dalai Lama conveys more than history and more than answers - it opens a window into the heart of an inspiring man" according to Reba Vanderpool, co-founder of The Visionary Edge.

The film will enjoy a strategic US theatrical release beginning with the 2007 visit of His Holiness and culminating with a simultaneous nationwide event weekend prior to the North American release Tuesday, October 23rd. A pre-release screening will be shown in Half Moon Bay, California on Saturday October 20, 7:30pm at the Johnson House Depot, hosted by The Visionary Edge. Advance tickets $10, door $15. Call 650-560-0200 for tickets and information.