Dharma Documentaries – Page 57 – Buddhism and Its Cultures

Pilgrimage to Koyasan

Posted on March 11, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

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

The Mindful Way

Posted on March 7, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

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

Ancient India From the Indus Valley Civilisation to Mughal Imperialism

Posted on March 4, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

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

Blue Eyes in Saffron Robes

Posted on February 29, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

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

Kailash Beyond the Possible

Posted on February 26, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

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

Escape over the Himalayas

Posted on February 22, 2016February 13, 2018 by Dharma Documentaries

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

Vajra Sky over Tibet

Posted on February 19, 2016September 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A beautifully photographed journey into Tibet in the early 2000s to discover its culture and religion.

Saving the Great Wild Goose Pagoda

Posted on February 15, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A film from Chinese TV about the monitoring and preservation of their cultural relics, particularly this famous pagoda in Xi’an.

Prajna Earth, Journey into Sacred Nature

Posted on February 12, 2016September 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A personal journey through the sacred Hindu-Buddhist cultures of SE Asia.

The Golden Age of Arts in China, 2

Posted on February 8, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

The second programme from CCTV on the development of the arts in China culminates with classical Buddhist art (English, with some Mandarin with subtitles).