There are different kinds of leaders in this world: those who exert their power over others to control them and those who teach others to be leaders of their own lives.
An Uncommon King tells the life story of a Tibetan spiritual king (Mipham Rinpoche) as he takes over from his unconventional, charismatic father (Trungpa Rinpoche) to bring ancient wisdom to a modern world.
His unique title, Sakyong, literally means “Earth Protector.” He is part of a lineage of spiritual kings. When greed and aggression tip the balance of nature and society, he is responsible for transmitting the antidote – teachings on how to bring about good human society.
Shot over seventeen years in twelve countries in Asia, Europe, and North America; including Tibet, India, China.
