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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 4, Wu Zetian

Posted on March 4, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The fourth of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the Xuan Zang and, at a distance, Wu Zetian.

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 3, Juqu Mengxun

Posted on February 25, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The third of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features Juqu Mengxun, who builds the first of the Mogao Caves.

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 2, Cang Ci

Posted on February 18, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The second of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the Governor Cang Ci.

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 1, Ban Chao

Posted on February 11, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The first of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the general Ban Chao.

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The Heart of Taoism 8, The Eternal Tao

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The last episode in this series looking at Taoism turns its attention to the legends surrounding Lao Tze.

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The Heart of Taoism 7, The Way to Keep Fit

Posted on December 31, 2021December 3, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The seventh episode in this series looking at Taoism looks at Taoist ideas around health and balance.

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The Heart of Taoism 6, A Great Beauty Without Form

Posted on December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The sixth episode in this series looking at Taoism examines Taoist influence on Chinese aesthetics.

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The Heart of Taoism 5, The State Religion

Posted on December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The fifth episode in a series looking at Taoism looks at how during the Tang period it was elevated to the state religion.

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The Heart of Taoism 4, Weapons of War

Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The fourth episode in a new series looking at Taoism looks at its theory on how to avoid war.

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The Heart of Taoism 3, Governing Without Action

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The third episode in a series looking at Taoism examines its beneficial impact on political life in ancient China.

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