The Buddha

The Buddha: The Story of Siddhartha is a 2010 PBS documentary film directed by David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, exploring the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. The film features insights from contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and delves into the history of Buddhism, meditation, and the Buddha's philosophy of compassion and mindfulness. The documentary also showcases the work of great artists and sculptors who have depicted the Buddha's life in art over two millennia.