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Documentaries about cultures around the world, including human rights

The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lama

Posted on January 15, 2016December 29, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A personal pilgrimage to some of the most holy sites particularly associated with the Dalai Lamas, in Tibet.

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Khmer Cruise From Angkor to Phnom Penh

Posted on January 11, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey along the waterways of Cambodia, taking in the history, culture and lives of the people on the way.

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Becoming a Woman in Zanskar

Posted on January 8, 2016March 27, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The story of two young women growing up in Zanskar who come to the age where they will leave their families: one to get married, the other to become a nun.

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The Mekong River in Laos

Posted on January 4, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A trip along the Mekong River in Laos, looking at some of the iconic temples, and the quiet life of tribal villagers.

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The Last King of Burma

Posted on January 1, 2016November 12, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the lives and fates of King Thibaw, his family and their descendants up and till the present.

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Irrawaddy, the Sacred River of Burma

Posted on December 28, 2015June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey along with Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) river in Myanmar looking at the temples, festivals and ordinary life of the people.

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Stop Over: Bangkok and the rivers of Thailand

Posted on December 21, 2015June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A film about the Chao Phraya river delta area in central Thailand, its people, culture and religion.

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Stop Over: Hanoi, Halong Bay

Posted on December 14, 2015June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A trip along the waterways of north Vietnam meeting people in various places including Hanoi and the Halong Bay.

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Akha People of Northern Laos

Posted on December 7, 2015June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the challenges faced by the tribal Akha people in Laos, and their various responses to it.

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Todaiji Temple in Japan

Posted on November 30, 2015September 4, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at one of the greatest cultural temples in Japan, situated in Nara.

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