PBS is dedicating a full evening to the Buddha, anchored by an intriguing new Secrets of the Dead episode, Bones of the Buddha. The film presents a convincing collection of evidence that suggests an amateur archaeologist discovered the leader’s sacred remains more than a century ago. Bones of the Buddha airs Tuesday, July 23, 10-11 pm ET on PBS (check local listings). Preceding Bones of the Buddha is a rebroadcast of The Buddha, acclaimed filmmaker David Grubin’s documentary about a royal prince who fled the opulence of the palace more than 2,500 years ago. Journeying for six years, he witnessed human suffering for the first time and attained enlightenment, establishing a new religion, Buddhism. Richard Gere narrates the two-hour film airing Tuesday July 23, 8-10 pm ET on PBS (check local listings).
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:04:02 +0000
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