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Earlier this year, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama turned 90, and his new film, Wisdom of Happiness, encompasses all of the emotions that come with being that age. The film reminds us of his most vital teachings while also leading us to reflect on his life and what a future without him might look like. More than just a documentary, Wisdom of Happiness is a dharma talk and love letter to the world, delivered to us by the Dalai Lama himself. The format is unexpected: His Holiness speaks directly to the camera, showing us how we can be happy and hopeful in the 21st century. Tricycle spoke with Barbara Miller, one of the film’s directors, as well as Tencho Gyatso, His Holiness’s niece, about the film and the role of women in Tibetan Buddhism.
This interview was adapted for clarity and concision.
Kami Nguyen (KN): What do you think makes Wisdom of Happiness more resonant with our world now, co...
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