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Buddha (Japanese Movie)

Posted on November 15, 2024November 18, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A film made in Japan in 1961 on the life of the Buddha, with many unusual stories.

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Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche

Posted on November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

This film follows the life of a Yangsi (or young Tulku) as he is recognised, enthroned and grows up in Bhutan and Nepal.

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Joan Halifax, A Sense of Urgency

Posted on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A film looking back over the life of one of the great Zen teachers of the recent past.

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Stories from Sri Lanka

Posted on October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

Three stories from Sri Lanka about a gem specialist, a hot-air balloonist and a Buddhist monk.

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Stories from Ladakh

Posted on October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

Three stories about people in Ladakh: a nun, a driver and a film-maker.

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Wabi-Sabi

Posted on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A contemplative film illustrating the principles of the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi.

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Thus Have I Heard 05, Up to Parinibbāna

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

The last of five films on the Life of the Buddha in this animated feature from Thailand.

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Thus Have I Heard 04, Up to Angulimālā

Posted on August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

The fourthof five films on the Life of the Buddha in this animated feature from Thailand.

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Thus Have I Heard 03, Up to Devadatta and Ajātasattu

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

The third of five films on the Life of the Buddha in this animated feature from Thailand.

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Thus Have I Heard 02, Up to the Two Chief Disciples

Posted on August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

The second of five films on the Life of the Buddha in this animated feature from Thailand.

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