Dharma Documentaries – Page 52 – Buddhism and Its Cultures

Forbidden City, Beijing (Expoza)

A look at the seat of residence of the Ming and Qing Emperors in Beijing.

An exceptional film looking at a troubled young girl and the ex-monk who brings faith and trust back into her life.

A look at the Qing dynasty summer palace resort at Chengde, with its palaces, gardens, pagodas, and temples.

A short biography of the great Sri Lankan reformer and revivalist Anagarika Dharmapala.

A look at the life and culture inside and around the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar.

A talk at the University of California by Osmund Bopearachchi on the ancient capital of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka.

A look at the culture and especially the monasteries in the Himalayan kingdom of Sikkim.

A film from Korea about two very different monks, their relationship, and their quest for awakening (Korean, with Eng subs).

A visit to the Thunder Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan to see its culture, customs and temples.

The story of the heroic efforts of one Chinese monk to bring a good vinaya lineage and the dharma to Japan during the Tang dynasty.