Ancient India From the Indus Valley Civilisation to Mughal Imperialism
Blue Eyes in Saffron Robes
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
Escape over the Himalayas
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
A beautifully photographed journey into Tibet in the early 2000s to discover its culture and religion.
Saving the Great Wild Goose Pagoda
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
The Golden Age of Arts in China, 2
The second programme from CCTV on the development of the arts in China culminates with classical Buddhist art (English, with some Mandarin with subtitles).
