The first of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the general Ban Chao.
The Heart of Taoism 8, The Eternal Tao
The last episode in this series looking at Taoism turns its attention to the legends surrounding Lao Tze.
The Heart of Taoism 7, The Way to Keep Fit
The seventh episode in this series looking at Taoism looks at Taoist ideas around health and balance.
The Heart of Taoism 6, A Great Beauty Without Form
The sixth episode in this series looking at Taoism examines Taoist influence on Chinese aesthetics.
The Heart of Taoism 5, The State Religion
The fifth episode in a series looking at Taoism looks at how during the Tang period it was elevated to the state religion.
The Heart of Taoism 4, Weapons of War
The fourth episode in a new series looking at Taoism looks at its theory on how to avoid war.
The Heart of Taoism 3, Governing Without Action
The third episode in a series looking at Taoism examines its beneficial impact on political life in ancient China.
The Heart of Taoism 2, Classic of Classics
The second episode in a series looking at Taoism examines its relationship to Confucianism.
The Heart of Taoism 1, Going to Mount Zhongnan
The first episode in a new series looking at Taoism and its impact of Chinese thought and arts.
