Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Winstar
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 1998
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1572521848
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,252 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

This fascinating series takes you to the great spiritual places of the world and reflects the lifestyle, landscape and people that surround the sites as well as contemporary spiritual practices within each place. Edward James Olmos narrates Mystic Lands, which also features the original music of internationally acclaimed recording artist Chris Spheeris.

Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon - Explore the tiny Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan and centuries of legends that are part of the Bhutanese spiritual life. The teachings of Guru Rinpoche, the second incarnation of Lord Buddha, guide the people in their devotion. Elaborate festivals are held throughout the land honoring Guru Rinpoche. From fluttering prayer flags to the rhythmic spin of prayer wheels during meditation, worship to Lord Buddha permeates every aspect of life in Bhutan.

Maya: Messages in Stone - Unearth the grand ruins and spiritual beliefs of the Maya in Central America. The practices that inspired these mystical temples can sill be felt through ancestors who today practice a blend of Christianity and ancient Mayan traditions. Explore the Mayan beliefs in human sacrifice, deities, and forces of nature.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Of Interest of 1st Time Travelers to Bhutan, August 13, 1999

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This review is from: Mystic Lands - Bhutan/Maya [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Mystic Lands--as respects the first part on Bhutan--is a great addition to the Living Eden tape, also about Bhutan. They both compliment each other since Living Eden is more about the land and nature. With this tape you get more focus on the actual Bhutanese peope. You see their faces, clothing, children and get a good glimpse of their colorful festivals. These are things I look forward to seeing when I visit next month for the first time. It will also probably be a nice synopsis of my trip to be able to review again with others on my return. Highly recommended by me AND my travel agent who viewed this as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bhtanese religious practice brought to life, August 22, 2001

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J. Marren "jtm497" (Glen Ridge, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mystic Lands - Bhutan/Maya [VHS] (VHS Tape)

In preparation for a trip to Bhutan, I have read all that is available (just about) on the Bhutanese form of the religion, but this gorgeous video brought it to life in an instant. I highly recommend it--my only complaint is that the Bhutan segment is only 25 minutes long--but it's worth every penny!