Culture – Page 54 – Dharma Documentaries

Lost Civilisations: Ancient Tibet

A documentary from 1995 on the ancient civilisation maintained in Tibet and its overthrow by the communists.

An illustrated talk on the geographical, social, political and religious background to the Buddha’s teaching.

This is a short UNESCO film about the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and the efforts being made to conserve and develop the area.

A look at an exhibit of around 150 Buddha statues held at the Buddha Museum in Germany.

An ethnographic and anthropologic documentary about two festivals held in Laos which help keep the departed and the living connected.

An introduction to a small, but significant, exhibition on the mandala at the Asian Art Museum.

An animated retelling of one of the most popular Jataka stories, illustrating the perfection of perserverance.

NHK documentary about life in the Sertar monastery in Tibet, including interviews with high lamas and nuns.

A documentary telling the story of the life of King Bhumibol of Thailand in narration, photos and film

A story of how modernisation in remote parts of the country of Bhutan, and its effect on traditional life.