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The Glory of Dunhuang 4, The Unknown Master

Posted on July 23, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The fourth of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at the murals in the caves.

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The Glory of Dunhuang 3, The Mystery of Dunhaung

Posted on July 16, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The third of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at the Library Cave and its treasures.

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The Glory of Dunhuang 2, A Thousand Years Creation

Posted on July 9, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The second of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at the development of the caves over the centuries.

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The Glory of Dunhuang 1, The Adventurers

Posted on July 2, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The first of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at the rediscovery of the caves at the turn of the 20th century.

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Eternal Smiles, Buddhist Sculptures of China

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the introduction of Buddhist sculptures in China and their development over the centuries.

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Fall of the House of Shah in Nepal

Posted on June 18, 2021June 20, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The Royal Shah family formed the modern kingdom of Nepal, but ended in tragedy two and a half centuries later.

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In the Shadows of Angkor

Posted on June 11, 2021June 11, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The history of the kings of Cambodia, beginning with the Angkorian kings and into the modern era.

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Burma’s Lost Royals

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The last king of Burma and efforts to bring the king’s remains back to Myanmar.

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Land of the Thunder Dragon

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the Bhutanese dynasty in historical perspective, seeing how it has developed over time.

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Dunhuang’s Legendary Silk Road

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at two features of Dunhuang usually overlooked: its fortifications and its natural rock formations.

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