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The Mountain Yogi, Lama Govinda

Posted on October 13, 2017October 13, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries
A film about the life and works of Lama Govinda, a yogi striving in the way of Milarepa.

The Mountain Yogi, Lama Govinda

This is an inspiring film from Kinnaur in northern India, looking at the life and meditation of a modern-day Milarepa, Lama Govinda, who like his predecessor is following the way of Ngak.

The film begins while lama is still on a long retreat, and we hear first from his helper Ram Kedar Negi, who takes him food everyday, and sees to his minimal needs, while living in what looks like a temporary shelter high in the mountains.

We then get some background of who Lama Govinda is, and how he came to this way of life, though his extraordinary birth, his initial contacts with Dharma, and his eventually leaving study for practice.

Later we see Lama on the roads of northern India, going on a kind of blessing yatra, before we finally have some interviews with Lama himself, who turns out to be completely simple, humble and sincere.

It is really good to see people practising so sincerely and then sharing their blessings with others in this way, and good to see that the path is still being maintained, though Lama warns, presciently: “Now, children are going to school. That is why they don’t don’t know much.” Indeed.

 

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TAGS:
Dharma, Himalayas, India, Meditation, Vajrayana, Yogis

14 thoughts on “The Mountain Yogi, Lama Govinda”

  1. Shiroshi Goonatillake says:
    November 7, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I really appreciate of this short film. I am from Sri Lanka. I very much respect to Lama Gobind. I am visiting India many times per year but never visit to North India. So Please let me write me how to come to meet and pay my respect to Lama Gobind. Give me the instructions how to come and how meet him.

    I am also strong buddhist and have a connection of Tibetan buddhist.

    Please help me to come to Kinnur and pay respect to Lama Gobind.

    May triple gem bless all of you.

    Reply
    1. Sachin says:
      June 22, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      You can meet Lama Govinda in North India’s Himachal Pradesh state , District Kinnaur and village Pooh and can ask anyone there in village about Lama Ji 🙏

      Reply
  2. Neil Jaynes says:
    December 17, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    Fantastic documentary, I live in the UK and can only dream of travelling to Northern India 😢

    Reply
  3. Rajendra mehetre says:
    July 17, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    Lama govinda kaha rehate he kaha milenge

    Reply
  4. Nirmala says:
    September 15, 2019 at 8:01 am

    There are only a few like Lama Govinda.

    This world is not dead…we have him, and a few others….

    Thak you, God!

    I spent 5 years with AnandamayiMa in the Himlayas.

    Reply
  5. Renu Jain says:
    February 3, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    🙏 Great masters adorn mother earth

    Reply
  6. Pema Cash says:
    February 9, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    Certainly, Lama Govind is an amazing inspiration for everyone.
    Thank you for this heart moving film.
    Much love,
    Pema… Australia

    Reply
    1. Tandin says:
      May 4, 2023 at 10:37 pm

      Where is he now? Some say, he entered nirvana…anyone enlighten about lama Govind?

      Reply
  7. Mario Saint-Amand says:
    February 11, 2021 at 10:13 am

    Une caresse pour l’âme en cette période de trouble mondial. Merci au réalisateur Jaap Verhoeven .
    Mario Saint-Amand
    Québec

    Reply
  8. Ajay Mittal says:
    February 28, 2021 at 11:56 am

    How can Lama Govinda be reached?

    Reply
  9. GILMAR says:
    April 16, 2021 at 6:03 am

    gostaria de saber se este video tem legendado!!!

    Saudações

    Reply
  10. Suraj says:
    April 19, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    I will find you lama gobind or you will find me one day!

    Reply
  11. Kunchen says:
    December 19, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    Lama Govinda Rang Yung Tulku may your wish fulfilling gem of mind remain here in all times to bless all beings . Bows

    Reply
  12. Shambo hore roy says:
    March 1, 2023 at 12:48 am

    I am grateful to the team behind this documentary. This flim touch my soul.

    Reply

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