''Compassion in Action'' (aka ''Dalai Lama's Compassion In Action'') is a

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produced and directed by

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. Released in 2014, the film is a deeper exploration of the ideas presented in the award-winning ''

Dalai Lama Awakening ''Dalai Lama Awakening'' is a 2014 feature-length documentary film, produced and directed by Khashyar Darvich and narrated by actor Harrison Ford. With over 30 minutes of additional footage and a new score, the film is a Director's Cut and revis ...

''. ''Compassion In Action'' is the final inspiring journey with the

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and the "renaissance" thinkers featured in the award-winning ''

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'' and ''

'' films. The film features innovative thinkers such as Dr.

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('' The Secret''), quantum physicist Fred Alan Wolf, radio host and author

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, revolutionary social scientist

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and others. The film was 2nd billing to ''

'' during a successful 36-city double-feature tour in the U.K. and played to sold-out audiences during a 100-city double-feature tour of the U.S. and

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''Compassion In Action''
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Film Trailer for ''Compassion In Action''
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