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Documentaries about cultures around the world, including human rights

The Tibet Within

Posted on September 4, 2015June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A film about the suppression of the Tibetan peoples and culture in China, and the attempt to maintain it in the diaspora.

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Cambodia, the Water Kingdom

Posted on August 31, 2015May 5, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the flora and fauna in Cambodia which is dominated by the flow of the Mekong River and the monsoon rains.

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Thai Animated Life of Buddha

Posted on August 28, 2015November 3, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A long and excellent animated film on the life of the Buddha from Thailand.

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Buddhist Architecture in Kyoto

Posted on August 17, 2015September 13, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at traditional Buddhist Temple architecture in Kyoto and the work of craftsmen in maintaining the temples to this day.

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Japanese Architecture and Interior Design

Posted on August 10, 2015June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A film looking at traditional Japanese architecture and its influence on modern style.

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Schooling the World

Posted on August 3, 2015June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at modern schooling and how it is serving the globalised economy and destroying ancient cultures.

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Guge, the Lost Kingdom of Tibet

Posted on July 31, 2015May 2, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A documentary about the influential western Tibetan kingdom of Guge and its downfall.

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Tulku (Masters who are Reborn in the West)

Posted on July 24, 2015May 21, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A film made by a recognised reincarnated master about the problems of integrating this Tibetan tradition when living in the West.

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Ancient Futures, Learning from Ladakh

Posted on July 20, 2015July 18, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the impact of the globalised economy and western education on the traditional culture of Ladakh.

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Brilliant Moon, Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

Posted on July 17, 2015September 27, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A film biography of the great Tibetan master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

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