Wisdom of Happiness is a profoundly intimate and highly cinematic documentary featuring the Dalai Lama, who, at nearly 90, offers practical advice for navigating the challenges of the 21st Century. The film captures the Dalai Lama speaking directly to viewers, creating a sense of a private audience, and shares his timeless wisdom on achieving inner peace and happiness for everyone.

Wisdom of Happiness is a very special film that we hope will have a profound effect on how we think and feel about ourselves and others with whom we share this beautiful planet.”

— Richard Gere, Executive Producer

In what is likely to be the Dalai Lama’s last appearance in a film, the extraordinary collaboration between Barbara Miller, Philip Delaquis, Manuel Bauer, Oren Moverman, and Richard Gere creates a remarkable, timely offering for viewers. The filmmakers weave captivating access with contemplative visuals and never-before-seen archival film to take viewers on a generous, meditative climb —from the base of suffering to the peak of human intelligence, where the view is simply transformational.

Wisdom of Happiness is an unforgettable, meditative experience for the 21st Century that not only unlocks a door to genuine, lasting happiness but reveals that every one of Earth’s 8 billion beings holds their very own key to it in the palm of their hand.