Culture – Page 16 – Dharma Documentaries

A Different Pilgrimage 1, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

The first in a series of films on pilgrimage centres in SE Asia visits Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

The last of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the history of Hong Bian, whose family cave became the Library Cave.

The fourth of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the Xuan Zang and, at a distance, Wu Zetian.

The third of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features Juqu Mengxun, who builds the first of the Mogao Caves.

The second of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the Governor Cang Ci.

The first of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the general Ban Chao.

The last episode in this series looking at Taoism turns its attention to the legends surrounding Lao Tze.

The seventh episode in this series looking at Taoism looks at Taoist ideas around health and balance.

The sixth episode in this series looking at Taoism examines Taoist influence on Chinese aesthetics.

The fifth episode in a series looking at Taoism looks at how during the Tang period it was elevated to the state religion.