Dharma Documentaries – Page 32 – Buddhism and Its Cultures

The Story of Buddhism, 2,300 Years of Buddhist Art

The last in a series of films about Buddhism reviews the development of Buddhism and its art over the past 2 millennia.

A short visit to one of Tibet’s most important monasteries and a recount of its history.

The penultimate in a series of films about Buddhism looks at the art and sensibilities of India spread throughout the East.

A short look at the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas.

The tenth in a series of films about Buddhism looks at the spread of the Vajrayāna in the Himalayan regions and at the Cham dance.

A look at the old fortress town of Gyang Tse (Gyantse) and the wonderful Palcho Monastery.

The ninth in a series of films about Buddhism looks at the establishment of Buddhism in Kashmir and its spread throughout the region.

A visit to the Ganden Gonba east of Lhasa to see the resting place of Je Tsongkhapa.

The eighth in a series of films about Buddhism looks at the east Indian state of Orissa and its connection to Vajrayana Buddhism.

A short video looking at one of the main monasteries in Tibet, its history and culture.