Dharma Documentaries – Page 54 – Buddhism and Its Cultures

Tibet’s Hidden Kingdom

A National Geographic film telling the story of two men’s adventures in the reclusive kingdom of Tibet around the turn of the 20th century.

A visit to Yunnan in south-west China, which is home to many ethnic groups, and spectacular scenery.

A film about the remarkable life of the nun Tenzin Palmo, one of the most celebrated masters of the Tibetan tradition.

A visit to Suzhou, near Shanghai, which is justly famous for its canals and gardens.

A film following a western monk and his lifestyle in the Thai forest monastery, Wat Pa Nanachat, in the 1990s.

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.