Natalie Fuchs travels to Dharamsala to learn more about the sacred ritual: Kalachakra. This documentary features a spiritual, religious couple who is hesitant on what the next step of their relationship should be, a curious, young monk, and the director herself and her journey to discovering inner peace. Along with these three stories and wise words from the Dalai Lama, KaLaChaKra: The Enlightment educates viewers the basis of Tibetan Buddhism and the 11-day long ritual. The documentary exhibits beautiful cinematography throughout the whole film. During the ceremony, long and slow shots show all the faces of those seeking happiness and understanding. We also see concentrated, skillful monks create the intricate, colorful sand mandala. Although the film is scholastic and visually pleasing, the stories of the couple, the young monk, and hers were not necessary. Each story was related to Tibetan Buddhism, but she is better off with one lead that she can go in depth with opposed to three.
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