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Looking for Ancient Tibet

Posted on June 27, 2014March 17, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey through modern Tibet is search of the great yogis and teachers of the past and the present.

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Path to Enlightenment, 4/4

Posted on June 20, 2014August 21, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

The last of four drama films on the Life of the Buddha and his main disciples, covering the period from the ascetic practice to the Bamboo Grove (Vietnamese with English Subtitles)

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Angkor’s Children (Preview)

Posted on June 16, 2014June 16, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

This is a preview of a film in the making about the resurgence of interest in Cambodian art forms, including most prominently sung Buddhist poetry (Smot).

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Path to Enlightenment, 3/4

Posted on June 13, 2014August 21, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

The third of four drama films on the Life of the Buddha and his main disciples, covering the period from the ascetic practice to the Bamboo Grove (Vietnamese with English Subtitles)

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Path to Enlightenment, 2/4

Posted on June 6, 2014August 21, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

The second part of this film series on the Life of the Buddha and his Disciples covering some of the main events in his early career (Vietnamese with English Subtitles)

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Path to Enlightenment, 1/4

Posted on May 30, 2014August 21, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

The first of four drama films on the Life of the Buddha and his main disciples, covering the period from the ascetic practice to the establishment of the Bamboo Grove (Vietnamese with English Subtitles)

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Avalokiteshvara (Chinese Movie)

Posted on May 23, 2014July 21, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A 2013 movie made in China telling three overlapping stories that lead to the arrival of the world famous statue of Avalokiteshvara at Mount Putuo in Japan.

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The Buddha’s Forgotten Nuns

Posted on May 12, 2014September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A 30-minute documentary talking to people on both sides of the divide in the discussion about the re-establishment of the Bhikkhuni order in the Theravada tradition.

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Indian Roots of Tibetan Buddhism

Posted on May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the continuation of the traditions of India’s great monastic learning centres in the Vajrayana by one of India’s leading cultural historians.

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Ancient Buddhist Sites in Sri Lanka (BDI)

Posted on May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

A quick overview of some of the important historical sites in Sri Lanka.

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