China – Page 3 – Dharma Documentaries

Dunhuang, Edge of the World 5, Hong Bian

The last of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the history of Hong Bian, whose family cave became the Library Cave.

The fourth of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the Xuan Zang and, at a distance, Wu Zetian.

The third of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features Juqu Mengxun, who builds the first of the Mogao Caves.

The second of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the Governor Cang Ci.

The first of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the general Ban Chao.

A look at Buddhism in modern China, and how it has been successful in revitalizing the religion.

This film from NatGeo looks at the water crisis around the world, which has multi dimensions, and is largely under-reported.

The last episode in this series looking at Taoism turns its attention to the legends surrounding Lao Tze.

The seventh episode in this series looking at Taoism looks at Taoist ideas around health and balance.

The sixth episode in this series looking at Taoism examines Taoist influence on Chinese aesthetics.