A journey through the early form of Buddhism as practised in Sri Lanka, with Ven Ananda Maitreya as our guide.
The History of Buddhism
A film about the history of Buddhism from its beginnings to the present day made by the History Channel in the late 1990s.
Ancient India From the Indus Valley Civilisation to Mughal Imperialism
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).
Japanese Buddhist Statues
Cambodia, from Brahma to Buddha (Folkways of Indochina)
A look at the transformation of the Khmer Empire from a Hindu to a Buddhist Kingdom (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).
The Kingdom of Lan Xang, Laos (Folkways of Indochina)
A short look at the long history of the country of Laos, its history, people and culture (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).
Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha (World Heritage China)
A look at the Mount Emei Scenic Area, dedicated to the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, including the Leshan Giant Buddha Statue in Sichuan Province, China (English with Mandarin subtitles)
The Background to the Buddha’s Teaching
An illustrated talk on the geographical, social, political and religious background to the Buddha’s teaching.
