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Painting in Time

Posted on May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey through Sikkim in the 1990s and a look at its thangka painting tradition.

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Allon, Buddhism in Ancient Gandhāra

Posted on April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

An illustrated talk on Gandhāra and the textual finds there that are changing our understanding of early Buddhism.

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Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan

Posted on April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the history and culture of the Buddhist lands of Gandhāra, now mainly in Pakistan.

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Yungang Grottoes 06, Guarding Eternal Beauty

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

The last of this series looks at the preservation efforts being made at the Caves for future generations.

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Yungang Grottoes 05, Wuzhou Grottoes

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

The fifth of six episodes on the Yungang Grottoes looks at the construction of the later caves at the complex.

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Yungang Grottoes 04, Reforms by Two Saints

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at how the Yungang Grottoes are inspiring present day musicians, dancers and designers.

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Yungang Grottoes 03, The Twin Caves

Posted on March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the construction of the Yungang caves during the middle period, and the twin caves feature.

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Yungang Grottoes 02, The Holy Realm

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

The second of six films looking at the making of the Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi.

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Gandhāra, Land of Peace

Posted on February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A short look at the Buddhist heritage of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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The Treasures of Matho

Posted on February 7, 2025February 21, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

The preservation of priceless thangkas and bronzes in a monastery in Ladakh.

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