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Eternal Smiles, Buddhist Sculptures of China

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the introduction of Buddhist sculptures in China and their development over the centuries.

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Lama Mani (Tibetan Storytelling)

Posted on May 7, 2021April 7, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at efforts to preserve the traditional art of Tibetan storytelling.

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Beyul, The Sacred Hidden Valleys

Posted on April 30, 2021May 14, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A film from Nepal which looks at how traditional concepts are being incorporated into park management.

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Karma (Nepal Film)

Posted on April 23, 2021May 21, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey through modern Nepal with a nun from remote Mustang.

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Lama La

Posted on April 16, 2021March 25, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A film from Nepal about a young monk’s journey through his war torn country (Nepali with English subtitles).

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The Celestial Dance of Bhutan

Posted on March 5, 2021March 6, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries
The Celestial Dance of Bhutan

The central dance held in a Bhutanese monastery, its meaning and the preparations.

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A Young Shaman’s Quest Across Mongolia

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries
A Young Shamans Quest Across Mongolia

A journey through modern day Mongolia in search of harmony with the land and the gods.

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Urgan, Child of the Himalaya

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries
Urgan, Child of the Himalaya

One small boy’s epic journey in Ladakh to the temple where he will be ordained.

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The Mystery of Bezeklik

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries
The Mystery of Bezeklik

A look at the the murals of one of the thousand Buddha cave sites along the silk road (French narration, English subtitles).

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Hermits, Modern Chinese Practitioners

Posted on January 22, 2021April 29, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

A record of meetings with contemporary eremetical practitioners living in the mountains in China.

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