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.
David Eckel: Buddhism 5-6 of 24
The fifth and sixth lectures by Prof David Eckel on the history of Buddhism looks at two important concepts in the Buddha’s teaching: that of suffering and the path to the cessation of suffering
