The Secrets of the Air Nomads | True Spirituality Behind Avatar: The Last Airbender

Discover the real-life spirituality, beliefs, and practices that influenced Avatar: The Last Airbender. More than meditation and reincarnation, learn how Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama influenced the air nomads and certain air bender characters.

More than that, find out where the idea of the Avatar came from.

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Avatar: The Last Air Bender (or ATLA, also called The Legend of Aang in some regions), was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, with Aaron Ehasz as head writer. It was first shown on Nickelodeon before becoming one of the top shows on Netflix. Its sequel, The Legend of Korra (or TOK) has also now been picked up by Netflix.

Unfortunately, DiMartino and Konietzko are no longer working on the live-action Netflix adaptation. The last attempt for a live-action adaptation was by M. Night Shyamalan, which led to fan boycotts and bad reviews.

Some of the other recurring characters in the series are: Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, Iroh, and Azula.

[srispi]

I DIDN'T KNOW THAT THAT SCENE WAS BASED ON REAL LIFE! I thought Aang was just choosing his toys.

Also, TENZIN AND MONK GYATSO?! Sorry but am so freakin excited becauss of this! Time to rewatch all the episodes!!!

[thelostpowerranger]

WOAH. I've been a fan of ATLA for a long time but I only knew of all this just now. MIND. BLOWN!!!

[afphilly]

Great research!!! You're right, the Avatar is def based on the DL. The reincarnation and finding out the next incarnation is on point. Subscribed!

[richardmorris]

Yes, the White Lotus = High Lamas. This is very excellent research. Makes me love the series even more. New subscriber here. Looking forward to more videos