A look at the life of Sri Lankan novice monks from dawn to bedtime taking in various activities during the day including chanting, meditating and learning.
Bhikkhuni Order, Path of Spiritual Freedom for Women
A short and positive film looking at Bhikkhuni Dhammananda and her training centre Songdhammakalyani in Thailand.
Return to Zanskar, Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom
Two explorers return to the Himalayan Kingdom of Zanskar after thirty years, and on the verge of the Kingdom being joined to India by a new road.
Believe it or Not: Buddhist Monk
A short film from the BBC faith series Believe it or Not taken at Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in 1985, showing the ordination of Anagarika Alan (Ven Vipassi), and featuring interviews with Ajahn Sumedho.
Mountain Monks (Darjeeling, Sikkim)
Two films exploring the life and beliefs of Buddhist monks in the Himalayan regions made for the Indian BhakTV.
Alms Bowls to Newcastle
A look at Aruna Ratanagiri monastery in Harnham, northern England in the late 80s, under the leadership at that time of Ajahn Pabhakaro.
The Buddha comes to Sussex
A look at the foundation of the Thai Forest Tradition in England by Ajahn Chah in 1979 (English with Thai subtitles).
Pilgrimage to Koyasan
A look at the pilgrimage to mount Koya in Japan, the headquarters of the Shingon (Vajrayana) sect of Buddhism.
