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Documentaries about cultures around the world, including human rights

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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The Cross and the Bodhi Tree

Posted on May 2, 2014May 2, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

Two ordained Christians reflect on their experiences with Buddhism and Buddhists.

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Borobudur, Pathway to Enlightenment

Posted on April 28, 2014February 18, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the rediscovery, meaning and preservation of the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

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The Chinese Emperor’s Secret Garden

Posted on April 25, 2014April 25, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

The restoration of one section of the Forbidden City in Beijing by teams of craftsmen and women and international experts.

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Ballad of Lan Huahua played by Yu Hongmei

Posted on April 21, 2014September 27, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries

A traditional Chinese ballad played on the Erhu by Yu Hongmei.

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Palace Museum in Taipei: How Chinese National Treasures were moved to Taiwan

Posted on April 18, 2014March 17, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at how over half a million national art treasures were removed for preservation from China to Taiwan during the communist takeover.

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A Revolution in Painting in the Yuan Dynasty

Posted on April 11, 2014April 11, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

A talk by Maxwell K. Hearn, curator of the Met in New York, on Chinese painting during the period of Mongolian dominance.

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