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Path to Enlightenment, 1/4

Posted on May 30, 2014August 21, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

The first of four drama films on the Life of the Buddha and his main disciples, covering the period from the ascetic practice to the establishment of the Bamboo Grove (Vietnamese with English Subtitles)

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Earth from Above (Full Film)

Posted on May 26, 2014May 26, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

A film made from Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s wonderful photographs of the earth from the air, with an ambient soundtrack.

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Avalokiteshvara (Chinese Movie)

Posted on May 23, 2014July 21, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A 2013 movie made in China telling three overlapping stories that lead to the arrival of the world famous statue of Avalokiteshvara at Mount Putuo in Japan.

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Blue Planet

Posted on May 21, 2014February 18, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A beautiful film of images from space making an eloquent plea for a more responsible management of the earth and its resources.

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The Monk Bodhidharma, The First Patriarch of Zen

Posted on May 16, 2014September 14, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

Documentary from India’s Doordarshan on the legendary life and missionary work of Ven Bodhidharma

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The Buddha’s Forgotten Nuns

Posted on May 12, 2014September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A 30-minute documentary talking to people on both sides of the divide in the discussion about the re-establishment of the Bhikkhuni order in the Theravada tradition.

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Indian Roots of Tibetan Buddhism

Posted on May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the continuation of the traditions of India’s great monastic learning centres in the Vajrayana by one of India’s leading cultural historians.

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America before Columbus (the Columbian Exchange)

Posted on May 7, 2014June 12, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A pair of films that look at the ecological state of the Old World and the New World before Columbus sailed to the Americas, and again what the impact was after they had made contact

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Ancient Buddhist Sites in Sri Lanka (BDI)

Posted on May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

A quick overview of some of the important historical sites in Sri Lanka.

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The Cross and the Bodhi Tree

Posted on May 2, 2014May 2, 2014 by Dharma Documentaries

Two ordained Christians reflect on their experiences with Buddhism and Buddhists.

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