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A Day in the Life of a Sri Lankan Child Monk

Posted on April 18, 2016March 20, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the life of Sri Lankan novice monks from dawn to bedtime taking in various activities during the day including chanting, meditating and learning.

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Bhikkhuni Order, Path of Spiritual Freedom for Women

Posted on April 11, 2016September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A short and positive film looking at Bhikkhuni Dhammananda and her training centre Songdhammakalyani in Thailand.

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Alms Bowls to Newcastle

Posted on March 21, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at Aruna Ratanagiri monastery in Harnham, northern England in the late 80s, under the leadership at that time of Ajahn Pabhakaro.

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Little Buddha

Posted on March 18, 2016December 13, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A film about the finding of a reincarnated Tibetan Lama, along with a retelling of the Buddha story.

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The Buddha comes to Sussex

Posted on March 14, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the foundation of the Thai Forest Tradition in England by Ajahn Chah in 1979 (English with Thai subtitles).

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The Mindful Way

Posted on March 7, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A short film from 1977 looking at Ajahn Chah and Wat Pah Pong in northern Thailand.

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Blue Eyes in Saffron Robes

Posted on February 29, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A very interesting film from 1979 looking at Western monks living in Thailand, including some who went on to become famous.

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Vajra Sky over Tibet

Posted on February 19, 2016September 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A beautifully photographed journey into Tibet in the early 2000s to discover its culture and religion.

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Dharma River, Journey of a Thousand Buddhas

Posted on February 5, 2016September 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A pilgrimage to some of the treasures of the Buddhist cultures of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.

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The Precious Guru (Trailer)

Posted on January 25, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A trailer of a new feature documentary looking at the teaching of Guru Padmasambhava one of the great missionaries of Buddhism to Tibet.

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