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Documentaries about cultures around the world, including human rights

Supermonk

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

The Maoists on one side and the Army on the other—and Tashi in the middle. What good can he do?

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Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the heart of Buddhism in Mongolia, the Erdene Zuu Monastery, and at the festivals in the Gandan temple in the capital.

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Alexandra David-Neel, A Parisian in Lhasa

Posted on January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

The remarkable story of one woman’s pilgrimage to Lhasa at a time when Tibet was closed off to the world.

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Forgotten Temples in the Former Kingdom of Mustang

Posted on January 9, 2026January 29, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

Some of the temples in Mustang, their restoration, and rehabilitation.

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Torii in Japan

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the variety and positioning of Torii, sacred gateways, in Japan.

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Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues, Matsumoto Shukan

Posted on December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the work of Matsumoto Shukan, as he makes a Jizo Bodhisattva statue for the children of Hiroshima.

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South Korea, the Land of Many Miracles

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A tour of some of the most famous temples of South Korea, along with a look at some of its important culture.

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In the Footsteps of the Buddha

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the mian sites connected with the Buddha in Nepal and India.

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The Sacred Mountains of Wudang

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the Wudang Mountains and the Taoist culture that has grown up around the mountains and which influences all parts of China.

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Wonders of Myanmar

Posted on November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at Myanmar, its Location, Culture, Peoples, History, Politics, Society and Lifestyle

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