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The History of Buddhism

Posted on May 13, 2016March 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A film about the history of Buddhism from its beginnings to the present day made by the History Channel in the late 1990s.

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Bagan in Central Myanmar (Slideshow)

Posted on May 9, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A 20-minute slideshow of photographs taken at the photogenic site of Bagan in Myanmar.

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Secret Towers of the Himalayas

Posted on May 6, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A trip to remote regions of Tibet to enquire into the building of large towers that dot the landscape.

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Ladakh – Breaking Stereotypes

Posted on May 2, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A short film looking at two projects being in Ladakh for Ladakhis, which seek to improve their resource and educational facilities.

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A Day in the Life of a Sri Lankan Child Monk

Posted on April 18, 2016March 20, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the life of Sri Lankan novice monks from dawn to bedtime taking in various activities during the day including chanting, meditating and learning.

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Bhikkhuni Order, Path of Spiritual Freedom for Women

Posted on April 11, 2016September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A short and positive film looking at Bhikkhuni Dhammananda and her training centre Songdhammakalyani in Thailand.

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Return to Zanskar, Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom

Posted on April 4, 2016May 22, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

Two explorers return to the Himalayan Kingdom of Zanskar after thirty years, and on the verge of the Kingdom being joined to India by a new road.

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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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