Dharma Documentaries – Page 56 – Dharma. Culture. Ecology.

Mountain Monks (Darjeeling, Sikkim)

Two films exploring the life and beliefs of Buddhist monks in the Himalayan regions made for the Indian BhakTV.

A look at Aruna Ratanagiri monastery in Harnham, northern England in the late 80s, under the leadership at that time of Ajahn Pabhakaro.

A film about the finding of a reincarnated Tibetan Lama, along with a retelling of the Buddha story.

A look at the foundation of the Thai Forest Tradition in England by Ajahn Chah in 1979 (English with Thai subtitles).

A look at the pilgrimage to mount Koya in Japan, the headquarters of the Shingon (Vajrayana) sect of Buddhism.

A short film from 1977 looking at Ajahn Chah and Wat Pah Pong in northern Thailand.

An overview of the development of Indian history from ancient to pre-modern times.

A very interesting film from 1979 looking at Western monks living in Thailand, including some who went on to become famous.

A journey to Tibet and Mt Kailash for a group of Russian yoga practitioners.

A film following the plight of Tibetan refugee children as they struggle to leave their oppressive society and relocate to India.