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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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Footprint of the Buddha

Posted on June 3, 2016July 13, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey through the early form of Buddhism as practised in Sri Lanka, with Ven Ananda Maitreya as our guide.

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Secrets of the Stupa

Posted on May 30, 2016June 25, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A short lecture introducing the cosmological meaning behind the symbology of the Swayambhu stupa.

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Nepal with Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

Posted on May 27, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A film looking at various projects in Nepal, featuring an extended interview with Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.

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Visions of Mustang

Posted on May 23, 2016March 20, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A film about a medical camp round the remote regions of Mustang in Nepal providing eye care, and other medical services, for the poor.

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