Dharma Documentaries – Page 61 – Buddhism and Its Cultures

Little Buddha

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.

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

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