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Mirror of Zen, A Day in the Moment of a Modern Zen Monk

Posted on August 21, 2017March 19, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries
Mirror of Zen

Two non-narrative films, the first following the daily activities of the western zen teacher Hyon Gak sunim, the second showing a retreat he leads in Germany.

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Buddhism in New Zealand

Posted on August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries
Buddhism in New Zealand

A film from 2003 which looks at the establishment of Buddhism in NZ from a number of different angles.

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You are Dreaming Me (Khentsye Rinpoche)

Posted on August 11, 2017March 22, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries
You are Dreaming Me

An interlocking story of three people, Khentsye Rinpoche and two of his students on their life’s journey.

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Mummies who made Themselves

Posted on August 4, 2017March 22, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries
Mummies who made Themselves

A fascinating look at the practice of self-mummification as practiced by members of the Shingon sect in Japan.

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India’s Dalit Revolution

Posted on July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries
India

A look at the challenges faced by the Dalit communities in India, and how they are organising to change their own, and their children’s, future.

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A Brief Introduction to Debate in Tibetan Buddhism

Posted on July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries
A Brief Introduction to Debate in Tibetan Buddhism

A film explaining the procedures and purpose of debate in Tibetan Buddhism.

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Thailand’s Rehab Temple

Posted on July 10, 2017July 10, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries
Thailand

A short look at the work of one Thailand’s most famous temples working in the area of addiction.

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The Cup by Khentyse Norbu Rinpoche

Posted on July 7, 2017March 22, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries
The Cup

A delightful film following the daily life of young monks in a Tibetan monastery in exile.

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The Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche

Posted on June 9, 2017June 9, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries
Reincarnation of Khensur Rinpoche

The search for the reincarnation of one famous Rinpoche and his new life once found.

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Living Buddha, Searching for the 17th Karmapa

Posted on June 2, 2017October 30, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries
Living Buddha

A record of the search for the 17th Karmapa and his instalment in Tibet, made years before his escape to India.

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