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The Roaring Silence

Posted on May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal from the early 1970s.

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A Simple Life (Thai Monasticism)

Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

Another look at the daily life of a monk in the Thai tradition, with narration.

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A Monk’s Life (Thailand)

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A beautiful film looking at the daily life of a young monk in NE Thailand.

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The Making of a Novice Monk (Wat Ban Khun)

Posted on April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the daily life of young novices in this monastery in northern Thailand.

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The Sacred Journey

Posted on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A non-narrative film observing a group of monks on a walking pilgrimage in North Thailand.

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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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Journey of Chinese Humanistic Buddhism

Posted on February 4, 2022May 21, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at Buddhism in modern China, and how it has been successful in revitalizing the religion.

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Phukthar Monastery

Posted on January 28, 2022June 13, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

Five short films looking at life in one of the most remote monasteries in India.

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Fulfilling Buddha’s Vision

Posted on November 5, 2021September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the revival of the Bhikkhuni monastic order in Theravāda Buddhism in the USA and Thailand.

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Relics found in Jingchuan, Gansu, China

Posted on October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The discovery of thousands of Buddhist relics in China and their preservation.

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