Dharma Documentaries – Buddhism and Its Cultures

Padmasambhava

A retelling of the conversion of Tibet along with the integration of its old gods.

A look at Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto and its relationships with the culture and environment of Japan.

A look at the Peraheras (Processions) in Sri Lanka, with special emphasis on Kataragama.

A look at the light modern scientific research is throwing on the largest religious structure on earth.

A fascinating look at the history, geography and culture of Nepal and the changes it is undergoing.

A look at death from the Zen perspective and how to integrate its insights into your life.

A non-narrative look at the life in a quiet Forest Monastery in Thailand.

A boy Rinpoche and his uncle cross India to find his disciples, but never quite make it.

A look at life in Bhutan as surveyors go around trying to gauge people’s happiness.

A young Bhutanese monk tells his own,and his country’s story at the crossroads of tradition and modernity