A look at the magnificent art works in the Mogao Caves near Dunhuang, the first of the great grottoes built in China (English narration with Mandarin subtitles).
Sashimono Woodwork in Japan
A look at traditional woodwork in Japan through the eyes of the master craftsmen who still work in the trade.
Building Without Nails, the Genius of Japanese Carpentry
A short documentary on the traditional art of Japanese carpentry and its place in modern New York.
Act Normal
A documentary covering the life of the English monk Ven. Dhammanando over a period of about a decade.
Early Buddhist Legends of Sri Lanka
An illustrated talk on the early Buddhist legends of Sri Lanka, covering the three journeys of Lord Buddha to the Island, the origin of the Sinhala peoples, and the significance of the legends.
Gandhara, the Renaissance of Buddhism
An interesting look at the great Buddhist Gandharan civilisation that flourished in the early years of the Common Era.
Hokusai Returns
A look at the traditional art of woodblock printing following the discovery of a large collection of woodblocks by the famous Japanese artist Hokusai.
Lost Civilisations: Ancient Tibet
A documentary from 1995 on the ancient civilisation maintained in Tibet and its overthrow by the communists.
The Background to the Buddha’s Teaching
An illustrated talk on the geographical, social, political and religious background to the Buddha’s teaching.
