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Cambodia, from Brahma to Buddha (Folkways of Indochina)

Posted on June 1, 2015March 13, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the transformation of the Khmer Empire from a Hindu to a Buddhist Kingdom (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).

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The Great Legacy

Posted on May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

A movie from Myanmar involving a quest for the real legacy a girl in given from her dying Father, involving a heady mix of adventure, dancing, fighting, Dhamma and meditation.

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Thai Kings and Temples (Folkways of Indochina)

Posted on May 25, 2015March 13, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the relationship between the Thai country, King and religion (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).

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The White Lama Ippolito: An Italian Jesuit in Tibet

Posted on May 22, 2015July 1, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

The last is a series of talks by Donald Lopez looks at the recently rediscovered work of a Jesuit Missionary in Tibet in the 18th century.

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Mysteries of Ban Chiang (Folkways of Indochina)

Posted on May 18, 2015March 13, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

An important documentary focusing on one of the earliest sites of human civilisation at Ban Chiang in Thailand (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).

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The Unfortunate Idol Fo: The Story of a Forgotten Buddha

Posted on May 15, 2015May 8, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

A lecture by Prof. Donald. S. Lopez in which he looks at the misunderstandings on both sides when Christian missionaries encountered Buddhism for the first time in various countries.

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The Kingdom of Lan Xang, Laos (Folkways of Indochina)

Posted on May 11, 2015March 13, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A short look at the long history of the country of Laos, its history, people and culture (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).

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A Christian Buddha: The Medieval Tale of Barlaam and Josaphat

Posted on May 8, 2015May 8, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

The first in a series of three lectures by Prof. Donald S. Lopez, in which he looks at the medieval encounters between Buddhism and Christianity, and the misunderstandings it gave rise to.

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From Tibet to Turtle Island

Posted on May 6, 2015September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A film from 1999 about Tibetan tradition nuns in Nepal and their first trip to the States presenting Tibetan cultural activities.

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Cambodia’s Land and People (Folkways of Indochina)

Posted on May 4, 2015March 13, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the remains of Angkor, mainly from a Chinese point-of-view, providing a concise overview of the site (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).

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