Maitri Films · 10 minutes
Rise of the Geshe-Ma
Produced and co-directed by Edward Sczudlo · over 500,000 views online
A new chapter in monastic scholarship
Rise of the Geshe-Ma follows Tibetan Buddhist nuns through study, debate, meditation, and daily practice as they pursue the Geshema degree. When the first nuns earned it in 2016, they opened a path for generations of women to carry this living tradition forward.
From watching to supporting
The Maitri Project supports nuns and women pursuing advanced Buddhist study through housing, healthcare, study, and examination costs. Practical support helps address the needs surrounding years of dedicated training.
Explore Maitri’s support for nuns and Geshe-mas, or read about Maitri’s wider work.
Read about the Geshema degree and women’s Buddhist scholarship.
About the filmmaker
Edward Sczudlo is the founder and executive director of The Maitri Project. His background in fashion, photography, marketing, and film informs his approach to sharing the people and traditions behind Maitri’s work.
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Scenes from Rise of the Geshe-Ma
Original frames from the documentary produced and co-directed by Edward Sczudlo. Explore the scenes below, then return to the player to watch the full film.
