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Dunhuang, Playing the Pipa Behind the Back (2 of 8)

Posted on August 4, 2014March 16, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at how depictions of musicians playing the pipa in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves have influenced contemporary art.

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Dunhuang, Flying Apsaras (1 of 8)

Posted on July 28, 2014March 16, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the apsaras in the Dunhuang Mogao Caves and their influence on contemporary art.

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The Tripitaka Koreana, A Thousand Years of Wisdom

Posted on July 25, 2014March 21, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A documentary about the Korean Tripi?aka, having over 52,000,000 characters written on more than 80,000 still extant wood blocks.

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Priest Meets Buddha, Seokguram Grotto

Posted on July 21, 2014March 21, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A 10 minute introduction to the World Heritage site of the Seokguram Grotto by Fr. Bernard.

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Introduction to Buddhist Art

Posted on July 18, 2014August 21, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

Three short introductory lectures on Buddhist Art, featuring the art of India, China, Japan and Thailand.

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The Dalai Lama’s Succession Strategy

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

A look at the politics behind the succession to the Dalai Lama as spiritual leader of the Tibetan people.

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Kodaiji Zen Temple, Kyoto

Posted on July 14, 2014July 14, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

A beautiful film about one of the famous Temples in Kyoto.

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On the Path of the Buddha

Posted on July 11, 2014September 16, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A description of some of the main pilgrimage sites in Nepal and India, including the four main sites.

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Buddhist Statues in Kyoto

Posted on July 7, 2014July 7, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at some of the very best Buddhist statues and paintings from the Kyoto area in Japan, and the role they play in people’s lives.

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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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