When the Iron Bird Flies: Tibetan Buddhism Arrives in the West
By Editor | Feb 7 2012
When the iron bird flies and horses run on wheels, the Tibetan people will be scattered like ants across the face of the earth.
~ 8th century - Guru Padmasambhava
IMCW is pleased to support the production of When the Iron Bird Flies and is hoping that you will consider donating to help complete the film, which is scheduled to be shown this June at BuddhaFest 2012.
When the Iron Bird Flies examines the flight of key Tibetan spiritual leaders from Tibet in 1959 and the resulting explosion of Buddhist teaching in the West. It asks, “"Can these age old teachings help us find genuine happiness and save the planet as well?"
The IMCW sangha enjoyed director Vicki Hancock’s film, Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet at BuddhaFest 2011. Now we have the opportunity to help support the completion of Hitchcock’s new film.
In order to reach their goal of completing and releasing the film for the June 16 world premiere at BuddhaFest, Chariot Videos needs our support to Kickstart the production. The Kickstarter campaign for Iron Bird accepts pledges until 8 p.m. on March 17. If at that time, the needed $30,000 has not been raised, the pledges will be returned. Different levels of pledges receive different gifts as a "thank you" for pledging, from a thank you card and name on the Facebook page for a donation of $10 or more, to DVDs of Blessings and When the Iron Bird Flies for pledges of $75 or more.
(Note, 3/22: the IRON BIRD Kickstarter campaign was successful! It ended on Saturday, and raised $32,018. They'll now be able to finish the film in time to screen it at BF. Thank you for your help in getting the word out!)
IMCW is grateful for your generosity in supporting this remarkable film.