This document discusses the career and activism of actor Richard Gere. It outlines his work in films from the 1970s to 2000s which earned him awards. It also describes how he advocates for causes like HIV/AIDS awareness, Tibetan independence, and Buddhism. Gere believes in sharing information to create change and follows his heart by getting involved in ways to help others.

1. “The future has several names,
For the weak , it is the
impossible.
For the faith hearted, it is the
unknown.
For the thoughtful and valiant ,it
is ideal ….”
- Victor

2. Richard Gere….

3. Reel & Real
A host of movies from
 Looking for Mr.Goodbar(’77)
 Pretty Woman(’90)
 Runaway Bride(’99)
 Chicago(’02)
Recognition in terms of Emmy, Golden
Globe awards.
 The obverse…..
– HIV/AIDS awareness activist
– Tibetan cause
– Buddhism, its influence

4. The Gere Foundation
The sharing of information and ideas
is essential to the progress of reform
and relief.
 Healing the Divide….
Follow your heart, get involved, and
help out every way that you can.
This is a realm of exciting possibilities
- Richard Gere

5. The Tibetan Cause….
A political ideology coming to the fore.
Advocate for human rights and the
plight of the refugees.
To the extent of getting banned at the
Oscars.
Boycott of the Beijing Olympics.

6. Buddhism & The Dalai Lama
To reach self-actualization.
Movement towards altruism.
Being a star disciple, does it make a
difference?
 ‘I don’t want to be a personality….’
 A ‘Nirvana’ of sorts.

7. “Life is a journey live through it,
An obstacle is a part of the
journey, accept it,
Success is the eventuality,
realize it….”
Thank You.