Meeting the Buddha (2026)

Discover the extraordinary story of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje—a revered spiritual master and head of the Karma Kagyu tradition, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s four major schools. This film explores the magnetic presence of a teacher hailed as a Living Buddha and the King of Yogis. Enter the world of Ole Nydahl, a free-spirited young Dane who, as a child, vowed to become “Denmark’s mind champion.” His path is forever changed by a fateful meeting with the Karmapa in Nepal, 1969. Alongside his wife, Hannah, Ole goes on to become a pivotal force in spreading Tibetan Buddhism across the globe, establishing hundreds of meditation centers from Mexico City to Vladivostok, driven by an unwavering commitment to their guru’s vision.