China – Dharma Documentaries

Marco Polo, The Great Explorer

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.

A look at the construction of the Yungang caves during the middle period, and the twin caves feature.

The second of six films looking at the making of the Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi.

The first of a six part series looking at the wonders of the Yungang Cave complex in Shanxi.

A look at the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing, and how it has survived till now.

The last two in a series of films looking at strict Vinaya traditions monks in China.