Hardly had I watched an informative documentary on the life of Tibetans on Channel 3 when it dawned on me that their culture, nomadic, modest lifestyle could have a huge impact on my attitude towards the uphill battles that I need to face daily. Produced in 2016, “The sun above the lofty mountains” is renowned for its producer, Vujity Tvrtko, who has genuinely Croatian roots, but he has become prominent in the field of Hungarian journalism as he has written fifteen awe-inspiring, action-packed bestsellers so far. Hence, I blindly believe that his name not only whispers the exceptional quality of the programme but also guarantees it.

Primarily, the documentary gives a colourful insight into the life of Tibetans and Buddhism. Whithout a doubt, Buddhism is much more than a religion, it is the attitude of its followers, their consciousness, their commitment to egalitarianism, their deep devotion to being able to live in and freedom for disturbance. What Buddhists are able to do is to create perfect equanimity. It definitely helps them to lead a balanced, undisturbed and meaningful life, which consequently exerts a positive effect on their surroundings.

While watching this absorbing documentary, I felt as if I had also been one of the bald monks praying and meditating in a monastery in Tibet. The filming was spectacular as the different shots were made from diverse angles, the background music reminded me of the catchy soundtrack of the well-known movie called “Seven Years in Tibet” starred by Brad Pitt. Moreover, the interviews carried out by humble monks and local residents proved to be truly authentic.

Overall, were I you, I would definitely sit down in front of a TV and let myself be glued to it as “The sun above the lofty mountains” is as promising as its title suggests. Not only is it the producer’s merit but also the staff’s since they were able to create an enlightening, spiritual programme, which can deepen the viewers’ understanding on respectable Tibetan culture in general.

Source: fictive piece of writing