ABOUT OUR FILM

Inspired by the 14th Dalai Lama’s vision of a world where ancient tradition and modern science intersect, this documentary shares the story of a groundbreaking collaboration between Tibetan Buddhist monastics and Western scientists. Together, they explore how ancient contemplative practices and modern neuroscience might come together to reshape the future of human well-being.

This is more than a film — it’s a story about compassion, resilience, bridging divides, and exploring the potential of the human mind.

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ABOUT
Medical team in masks reviewing an endoscopic procedure on computer monitors in a hospital room

Watch a sneak peek

This extended preview features highlights of our global production — from Tibetan monasteries to local gatherings.

Sneak Peek
Group portrait of Buddhist monks and visitors wearing yellow ceremonial scarves inside a colorful Buddhist temple, with the Dalai Lama seated in the center.

Meet our community

Explore highlights of our deeply collaborative approach to filmmaking as we build community with researchers, practitioners, and partners.

Community
Watercolor illustration of Buddhist monks conducting a medical examination with electrodes and a laptop

Delve into resources connected to our film

You’ll discover opportunities for deeper learning and reflection on the dialogue between Buddhism and science.

Resources

BEHIND THE SCENES

Group of medical professionals, including monks in traditional robes and a man in a shirt, gathered around medical equipment and a monitor in a clinical setting. One person is pointing at a screen showing an image from a camera, with other people obs
A group of monks in red robes surround a seated monk with medical wires and electrodes attached to his head and face, in a medical or ritual setting.
Group of diverse people, including monks and laypersons, gathered in a colorful temple with traditional decorations and statues, participating in a spiritual or cultural ceremony.
A person wearing virtual reality goggles, possibly a monk or athlete, in front of a green screen with another person taking a photo in the background.
Group of people, including Buddhist monks and women, sitting and discussing around a table with electronic devices in a meeting room.
A group of people, including monks in maroon robes and women, taking a selfie outdoors in a lush green park with large trees.
Two Buddhist monks in maroon robes and a woman in a red top participating in a meditation session with EEG caps on their heads.
A Dalai Lama-like figure and a man are touching their foreheads together and holding hands, with eyes closed, in a gesture of compassion or connection. The man is wearing glasses and a beige suit, while the other person is dressed in traditional Tibe
A group of people, including monks in orange robes, are gathered around a person in a gray suit. The person in the suit is speaking to a monk, holding their hands near their mouth, while the monk is holding the person's hands. Other individuals are w
People sitting on the floor and talking in a room with wooden walls. One person in a red robe appears to be leading a discussion.
Two Buddhist monks, dressed in maroon robes, demonstrate a dance or ritual in a spacious hall with a group of seated monks watching.
Six people dressed in maroon Buddhist robes sitting on brick pavement in front of a white marble sign reading 'Emory University Founded 1836' with a shield emblem.