Name: Lazy Lama
Released: 2012-07-10
Duration: 29 min

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Ringu Tulku is a Buddhist teacher from Tibet. This film shows him preparing western students for a retreat which lasts 3 years, 3 months and 3 days in Sikkim, North India. It offers an insight into his working life and into the trials of enlightenmen

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Directed by: Niko von Glasow

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July 10, 2012 · 29 min · English

Released: July 10, 2012
Runtime: 29 min
Original language: English
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Lazy Lama?

In the United States, Lazy Lama is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Lazy Lama worth watching?

63

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Lazy Lama okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Lazy Lama?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Lazy Lama plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.