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Believe it or Not: Buddhist Monk

Posted on March 28, 2016March 10, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A short film from the BBC faith series Believe it or Not taken at Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in 1985, showing the ordination of Anagarika Alan (Ven Vipassi), and featuring interviews with Ajahn Sumedho.

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Mountain Monks (Darjeeling, Sikkim)

Posted on March 25, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

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

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Alms Bowls to Newcastle

Posted on March 21, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

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

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Little Buddha

Posted on March 18, 2016June 22, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

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

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The Buddha comes to Sussex

Posted on March 14, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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