Meeting the Buddha comes to Santa Fe January 31st 2026!
Sky Cinemas (Violet Crown) in the Santa Fe Railyard.
A cinematic bridge between the timeless wisdom of the Himalayas and the modern world. Following the journeys of the 16th Karmapa and Lama Ole Nydahl, it tells a story of friendship, courage, and a vision that transcended borders and transformed countless lives.
A film by Marta György-Kessler.
Tickets and Trailer:
https://santafe.violetcrown.com/movie/VC002794
Meeting the Buddha presents the life and legacy of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje—the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, one of four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The film captures the remarkable presence of this spiritual teacher, known as a Living Buddha and the King of the Yogis.
We meet Ole Nydahl, a wild young hippy from Denmark who, as a small child, had declared his wish to become the “Danish champion of mind.” His life is radically transformed by a chance encounter with the Karmapa in Nepal in 1969.
Ole and his wife, Hannah, become key figures in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West, founding hundreds of meditation centres—from Mexico City to Vladivostok—and carrying forward their teacher’s vision with unshakable dedication.
Join us for a special cinematic afternoon in Santa Fe.