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).
Angkor (Access 360 World Heritage)
An unusual look at the work being carried on at the Angkor sire these days by archaeologists, restoration and other experts.
The Sukhothai Dynasty (Folkways of Indochina)
A look at the first Thai kingdom of Sukhothai which flourished from the 13th to the 15th centuries.
The BBC’s Life of the Buddha
Acclaimed video documentary on the traditional life of the Buddha. Quite realistically portrayed, and a very positive film, even though it presents myth as history.
Mogao Caves (World Heritage China)
A look at the magnificent art works in the Mogao Caves near Dunhuang, the first of the great grottoes built in China (English narration with Mandarin subtitles).
Towards a Sustainable Lumbini
This is a short UNESCO film about the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and the efforts being made to conserve and develop the area.
Introduction to Buddhist Art
Three short introductory lectures on Buddhist Art, featuring the art of India, China, Japan and Thailand.
Albert Von Le Coq, Adventure in Turpan
The explorations made in the Turpan area of Xinjiang by the German Archeologist Albert Von Le Coq at the beginning of the 20th century (mainly English, with some subtitles).
Marc Aurel Stein, Treasure buried in the Sands
An account of the various expeditions led by the great Hungarian explorer Aurel Stein in Central Asia, which were significant for Buddhist history (mainly English, with some subtitles).
