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Belief in Kannon

Posted on September 12, 2016October 26, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A film by NHK taking a look at the worship of the Bodhisattva Kannon as it is found in Kyoto, Japan.

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Beyond the Himalayas 5, Higher Than Everest

Posted on September 9, 2016September 9, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

The final film in this series tracing an Indian expedition in which they move out of Lhasa and cross Tibet on their way to Mt Everest.

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Envisioning the Buddha

Posted on September 5, 2016September 5, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A talk on the cultural conditioning behind the emergence of the Buddha figure by Prof. Robert deCaroli.

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Beyond the Himalayas 4, On The Roof Of The World

Posted on September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

The fourth of five films tracing an Indian expedition in which they finally head into Tibet, and learn about the history and culture there.

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3D modelling of the Temples of Angkor

Posted on August 29, 2016April 17, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

Insights into the construction of the Angkor sites are provided by extensive 3D modelling of the temples and hydraulic system.

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Beyond the Himalayas 3, Tales of the Silk Road

Posted on August 26, 2016August 26, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

The third of five films tracing an Indian expedition along the Silk Road in which they cross the Taklamakan desert and visit many of the ancient Buddhist sites along the route.

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Beyond the Himalayas 2, In Search of the Buddha

Posted on August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

The second of five films tracing an Indian expedition along the Silk Road in which they seek for the Buddhist sites along the route.

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Rock Cut Caves, a Tribute to Faith

Posted on August 15, 2016August 15, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

An exploration of rock cut temples and sculptures in India, including their history and development over the centuries.

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Beyond the Himalayas 1, Other Side Of The Mountain

Posted on August 12, 2016August 12, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

The first of five films tracing an Indian expedition along the Silk Road from Central Asia to Tibet.

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Amazing Indonesia

Posted on August 8, 2016August 13, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

Two non-verbal videos from Indonesia in the Amazing Places series covering Borobudur and Bali.

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