A film from 1999 about Tibetan tradition nuns in Nepal and their first trip to the States presenting Tibetan cultural activities.
Cambodia’s Land and People (Folkways of Indochina)
A look at the remains of Angkor, mainly from a Chinese point-of-view, providing a concise overview of the site (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).
The Great Pilgrim Xuanzang
A shortened version of Fo Gaung Shan’s long video biography of the great Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang (Mandarin with English and Mandarin subtitles).
The Tale of Ayutthaya (Folkways of Indochina)
Two programmes from this series which look at the Thai Ayutthaya Kingdom, its history and culture (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).
Angkor (Access 360 World Heritage)
An unusual look at the work being carried on at the Angkor sire these days by archaeologists, restoration and other experts.
The Sukhothai Dynasty (Folkways of Indochina)
A look at the first Thai kingdom of Sukhothai which flourished from the 13th to the 15th centuries.
Nivarana, the box of desires
An unusual love story set in Myanmar, involving love and life and meditation too. You won’t forget this one easily.
Potala Palace (World Heritage China)
A film about the world heritage sites called the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace in Tibet, which includes the Potala Palace, and also the Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka (English with Mandarin subtitles)
Children Full of Life
Here is a moving award-winning documentary from Japan’s NHK which follows the life of a class of 10 year old students through an academic year in which they learn more about the realities of life.
