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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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The Gardens of Kyoto

Posted on July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

The first of two contemplative non-verbal films looking at gardens in Japan.

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Indians 4, The Ikshvakus of Andhra Pradesh

Posted on May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

The fourth in a series of films recounting Indian civilisations looks at the Āndhra kingdoms, which produced so much of Buddhist art.

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Radioactive Waste, A Nuclear Nightmare

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the dangers involved in the waste materials from nuclear energy, and the ejection of dangerous materials into the sea, and on land.

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The Rights of Nature, A Global Movement

Posted on April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

This award-winning film explores a new movement to give legal rights and redress to the natural world.

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In the Footsteps of Wonhyo

Posted on March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey across Korea in the footsteps of the best-loved Korean master, musing on Korean Buddhism along the way.

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The Heirs of Genghis Khan

Posted on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at three very different groups of nomads living in Mongolia and their prospects.

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Why Has Bodhidharma Left for the East?

Posted on January 20, 2023May 2, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries
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This is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply meditative film by Bae Yong-kyun, who spent 7 years making and editing the film, which is permeated by Buddhist themes and is built up around Zen koans and Zen-like dialogue.

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From Myanmar to the World 2, Caves to Pagodas

Posted on January 6, 2023December 31, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at how the vipassana movement designed special meditation cells pagodas to enable deeper meditation

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Lempad of Bali

Posted on December 16, 2022November 18, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A film following the preparation for the cremation of one of Bali’s greatest artists.

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