China – Dharma Documentaries

The Real Journey To The West

This video explores the legend and the truth of Xuanzang, the real monk behind Journey to the West, who braved deserts to bring Dharma to China.

The remarkable story of one woman’s pilgrimage to Lhasa at a time when Tibet was closed off to the world.

A look at the Wudang Mountains and the Taoist culture that has grown up around the mountains and which influences all parts of China.

A record of Phende Rinpoche’s return to Kham in Tibet after 30 years in exile, and what he found there.

A film about the great Chinese Pilgrim Xuanzang and his journey to India.

The journeys of Marco Polo are retold in this well-illustrated film about his great voyage.

A collector’s love of thangka painting, and his efforts to promote and preserve it.

The last of this series looks at the preservation efforts being made at the Caves for future generations.

The fifth of six episodes on the Yungang Grottoes looks at the construction of the later caves at the complex.

A look at how the Yungang Grottoes are inspiring present day musicians, dancers and designers.