The documentary THE JEWEL follows the transmission of an ancient Tibetan Buddhist tradition to the West — the building of a monument called a "stupa," a symbol of enlightenment. The film reveals the meaning of creating stupas and presents their deep psychological and philosophical meaning. Besides the scientific and historical points of view, the narration takes the viewer through the process of the actual creation of a stupa in Bulgaria.
The Jewel (2016), 42 min, Bulgaria
Cast: Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche, Lama Ole Nydahl
Director: Nikolay Stefanov
Writer: Ralitsa Golemanova
DoP: Nikolay Stefanov
Producer: Ralitsa Golemanova
Selections: Sofia Biting Docs Festival 2017
