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Thus Have I Heard 05, Up to Parinibbāna

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries
The last of five films on the Life of the Buddha in this animated feature from Thailand.

Thus Have I Heard 05, Up to Parinibbāna

This section of the Thai animation feature, Thus Have I Heard, tells the story of the vain Brahma God Baka; the temptation of Māra at Beluva Cetiya; the departure from Vesālī; the meeting with Pukkasa; the last meal; the conversion of Subhadda; and the passing into Parinibbāna.

This five-hour animated film, which I have divided here into five sections, is probably the best Life of the Buddha feature film that has been made so far, being firmly based on the traditional stories in the Theravāda tradition, and giving enough space for the Buddha’s teachings to come through on full display.

The animation is very well-drawn, and the timing and direction are excellent. The only problem is the poor dubbing into English which could have been so much better if they had have employed people who knew the stories and Pāḷi. Still I really wouldn’t let that put you off as this is still far ahead of any of the other films made on the subject, and deserves to be seen far and wide.

 

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