Dharma Documentaries – Buddhism and Its Cultures

Muaro Jambi, The Forgotten Buddhist University

A look at one of the most important centres of Buddhist learning in Soth-East Asia.

The life of Aśoka, giving his immediate ancestral background, his struggle for power, his wars and conversion and his missionary efforts.

The many lives of the woman who became Isidāsī Therī, and attained liberation during the time of the Buddha.

Two stories in one, the first about a king and Ven Ānanda, the second about a grateful lion.

The story of Ven. Cakkhupāla whose story gave rise to the first verse of the Dhammapada.

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.