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Documentaries about cultures around the world, including human rights

A Monk’s Life (Thailand)

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A beautiful film looking at the daily life of a young monk in NE Thailand.

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The Path of Ordination

Posted on April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A film looking at the preparatory steps in becoming a Buddhist monk in the Thai tradition.

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The Sacred Journey

Posted on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A non-narrative film observing a group of monks on a walking pilgrimage in North Thailand.

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A Different Pilgrimage 3, Cambodia

Posted on April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The last in a series of films on pilgrimage centres in SE Asia visits the culturally rich Cambodia to visit the various temples and sites there.

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A Different Pilgrimage 2, Indonesia

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The second in a series of films on pilgrimage centres in SE Asia looks at the Hindu centres in Indonesia

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A Different Pilgrimage 1, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

Posted on March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

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

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 5, Hong Bian

Posted on March 11, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

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.

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 4, Wu Zetian

Posted on March 4, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

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

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 3, Juqu Mengxun

Posted on February 25, 2022April 24, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

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

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 2, Cang Ci

Posted on February 18, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

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

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