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Documentaries about cultures around the world, including human rights

The King and the Buddhist Pagoda at Leifeng

Posted on December 16, 2013March 18, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A history of the small Chinese kingdom of Wuyue and its last King who built a beautiful Pagoda near a lake with Buddhist scriptures carved on its walls (Mandarin, with English subtitles).

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Legacies of History in Kyoto

Posted on December 15, 2013June 22, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at some of the mainly Buddhist World Heritage Sites and National Treasures around Kyoto.

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The Silk Road Series 14/16: The King’s Road

Posted on December 13, 2013October 14, 2018 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the peoples in Pakistan and the history of Alexandria the Great’s March across Asia, and the impact that had on Buddhism.

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The Towering Buddhist Pagoda of Yongning

Posted on December 9, 2013March 18, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A documentary exploring the history of one of the earliest and greatest Buddhist Pagodas in China, which is now lost to the flames of war (Mandarin, with English subtitles).

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The Silk Road Series 13/16: Across the Pamirs

Posted on December 6, 2013October 14, 2018 by Dharma Documentaries

In the 13th episode of this classic series the expedition crosses into Pakistan and goes down the Indus Valley finding remains of Buddhist Civilisation along the way.

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Women Who Make America 3: Charting a New Course

Posted on November 27, 2013November 27, 2013 by Dharma Documentaries

The third part of a 3-part mini series giving a social history of the women’s movement in America.

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Women Who Make America 2: Changing the World

Posted on November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 by Dharma Documentaries

The second part of a 3-part mini series giving a social history of the women’s movement in America.

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Women Who Make America 1: Awakening

Posted on November 25, 2013November 25, 2013 by Dharma Documentaries

The first part of a 3-part mini series giving a social history of the women’s movement in America.

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Marco Polo, Journey to the East

Posted on November 19, 2013February 18, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A beautiful retelling of Marco Polo’s account of his journeys in Asia in the 13th century, with illustrations from some editions of his book.

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The Indus Valley (The Masters of the River)

Posted on November 13, 2013May 2, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the remarkable Indus Valley civilisation represented by one of its largest sites at Dholavira.

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