Filmmaker · Teacher · Author
Cinema, Philosophy,
and the Nature of Reality
"The whole purpose of all the Buddha's teachings is to help us see through the illusion."
About
Dzongsar Jamyang
Khyentse Rinpoche
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche — known in the film world as Khyentse Norbu — is a Tibetan Buddhist lama, filmmaker, and writer. He bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary culture with a fearless, unconventional approach that challenges assumptions about spirituality, reality, and the nature of mind.
As the head of the Khyentse lineage and one of the principal holders of the Sakya school's teachings, Rinpoche supervises over 1,600 monks and nuns in Asia, and his students span every continent. Yet he is equally at home behind a film camera, using cinema as a modern vehicle for exploring the human condition.
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A Life Beyond Convention
Teacher, filmmaker, writer — a singular mind working across boundaries
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Teachings
Wisdom Unbound
Madhyamaka philosophy brought to life through fearless, modern interpretation.
Cinema
Stories as Dharma
Five feature films that use cinematic language to explore impermanence and illusion.
Books
The Written Word
Bestselling books that challenge what you think you know about Buddhism.
Global
Across Borders
Teaching worldwide through Siddhartha's Intent and countless communities.
If you cannot be a good example of a Buddhist, at least be a good warning.
— Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche
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Explore the Mind
Journey through the films, philosophy, and writings of one of the most unconventional Buddhist teachers of our time.
Explore the Mind