A fascinating documentary following a successful Lebanese artist as she leaves behind her previous life in the States and ordains in Sri Lanka.
David Eckel: Buddhism 5-6 of 24
The fifth and sixth lectures by Prof David Eckel on the history of Buddhism looks at two important concepts in the Buddha’s teaching: that of suffering and the path to the cessation of suffering
David Eckel: Buddhism 3-4 of 24
The third and fourth lectures by Prof David Eckel on the history of Buddhism looks at the doctrine of reincarnation and then the life of the Buddha.
David Eckel: Buddhism 1-2 of 24
The first two lectures by Prof David Eckel on the history of Buddhism gives a course overview and a look at the background to the society the Buddha was born into
The Voice of the Buddha
A documentary on the revival of Tipitaka chanting in modern times and a recording of some chanting from the festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
108 Yaks, A Journey of Love and Freedom
A record of an astonishing journey undertaken to save the lives of 108 yaks doomed to be sold for slaughter in Nepal.
Soto Zen Buddhism, Daihonzan Eiheiji
A short look at the famous Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple, its history, structure and daily routine.
H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche’s Succinct Biography and Funeral
Two films, the first giving a short biogrpahy of one of the great Tibetan masters, and the second recording his moving funeral.
Karmapa, The Lion Begins To Roar
A film made in 1999 in Tibet when the Karmapa was 14 years old and just before he fled to India
