Synopsis:
“Sky Dancer” is a film about the daily life and teachings of one of Tibetan Buddhism’s great female masters. In a world where ethnic and political tensions are driving people apart, we are transportec to a community where Chinese and Tibetan students study together and are treated as equals. Khandroma Kunzang Wangmo the matriarch and spiritual leader of a remote area on the Tibetan plateau is one of very few women ever to receive a position of power in Tibetan Buddhism. Even more rare, she is the descendant of two extremely significant and highly respected masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The film is an inside look at the daily life and journey of this extraordinary woman who is a living example of wisdom and compassion in a world that so often seems to be lacking genuine examples of both.”

 

Who is ~ Khandro Kunzang Wangmo, also known as Khandro Tare Lhamo, was the granddaughter of Dudjom Lingpa, a highly revered 19th-century Tibetan tertön (treasure revealer) and teacher. Khandro Kunzang Wangmo is remembered for her deep realization, spiritual leadership, and close connection to the Dudjom Lineage.

She was known to be a realized yogini, carrying forward the teachings of her grandfather, Dudjom Lingpa, and maintaining the transmission of His wisdom and practices. Her contributions to the preservation and continuation of the Nyingma tradition, especially through her dedication to the Dudjom Lineage, have had a lasting impact on Tibetan Buddhism.

Her life serves as an inspiration to practitioners within the lineage, especially for her embodiment of the profound teachings of Dzogchen and her influence in upholding the spiritual legacy of Dudjom Lingpa.