Biography: Dharma Documentaries

Life of Kripasaran Mahashtavir

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 3rd August, 2018

A look at the life and works of the great Bengali reformer Ven. Kripasaran.

Beyond the Ring of Fire

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 29th April, 2016

A film made ten years after the other Ring of Fire films reflecting on the changes that have taken place to the people and the country.

Sketch of an Excellent Man, Pa Auk Sayadaw

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 18th September, 2015

A look at the life and the teachings of the Pa Auk Sayadaw and its implementation in various monasteries around the world.

Tulku (Masters who are Reborn in the West)

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 24th July, 2015

A film made by a recognised reincarnated master about the problems of integrating this Tibetan tradition when living in the West.

A Christian Buddha: The Medieval Tale of Barlaam and Josaphat

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 8th May, 2015

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.

James Balog’s Chasing Ice

Posted by Anandajoti on Friday, 20th February, 2015

A documentary about James Balog and his work capturing the effects of climate change on the ice fields.

A Soldier becomes a Monk

Posted by Anandajoti on Monday, 9th February, 2015

A short documentary about Ven Sanghasena and the various good works he has been doing in Ladakh.

Angkor’s Children (Preview)

Posted by Anandajoti on Monday, 16th June, 2014

This is a preview of a film in the making about the resurgence of interest in Cambodian art forms, including most prominently sung Buddhist poetry (Smot).

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