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Amazing Nepal

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

Four videos from Nepal in the Amazing Places series covering temples and buildings in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.

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The Scientific Buddha 2, Building a Better Buddha

Posted on July 8, 2016July 8, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

The second in a series of four lectures by Prof. Donald Lopez looking at the emergence of the idea of the scientific Buddha in the mid 19th c. Europe, and its persistence ever since.

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Amazing Myanmar

Posted on July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

Six short videos from Myanmar in the Amazing Places series covering temples and shrines in Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and at the Golden Rock.

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The Scientific Buddha 1, A Purified Religion

Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

The first in a series of four lectures by Prof. Donald Lopez looking at the emergence of the idea of the scientific Buddha in the mid 19th c. Europe, and its persistence ever since.

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The Mysteries of Empress Wu Zetian

Posted on June 24, 2016March 20, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at some of the mysteries surrounding one of the most influential persons in Chinese history, Empress Wu Zetian

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Amazing China

Posted on June 20, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

Three short non-verbal videos from China featuring the Yungang Grottoes, the Leshan Giant Buddha statue, and shrines on Mt. Emei.

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The Lost Temple

Posted on June 17, 2016March 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A film about the recovery of a lost temple from the Tang period and the cultural relics it contained.

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The Amaravati Mahacetiya

Posted on June 13, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A short film looking at the Great Stupa and it’s magnificent artworks, originally built at Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh.

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The Land of the Disappearing Buddha

Posted on June 10, 2016June 8, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A visit to Japan to look at the various forms of Buddhism that are popular there.

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How a Prince Became the Buddha

Posted on June 6, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A modern retelling of the Buddha story with illustrations from the Asian Art Museum.

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