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.
Ancient India From the Indus Valley Civilisation to Mughal Imperialism
Blue Eyes in Saffron Robes
A very interesting film from 1979 looking at Western monks living in Thailand, including some who went on to become famous.
Kailash Beyond the Possible
Escape over the Himalayas
A film following the plight of Tibetan refugee children as they struggle to leave their oppressive society and relocate to India.
