An introduction to a newly emerging idea that is challenging western paradigms about the universe.
The Silk Road Series 45, Echoes of Distant Prayers
The last of five films from NHK about the western end of the Silk Road, this one looks at Syria and Lebanon.
The Silk Road Series 41, The Flame and the Cross
The first of five films from NHK about the western end of the Silk Road, this one looks at the southern Caucasus.
Guge, the Lost Kingdom of Tibet
The White Lama Ippolito: An Italian Jesuit in Tibet
The last is a series of talks by Donald Lopez looks at the recently rediscovered work of a Jesuit Missionary in Tibet in the 18th century.
The Unfortunate Idol Fo: The Story of a Forgotten Buddha
A lecture by Prof. Donald. S. Lopez in which he looks at the misunderstandings on both sides when Christian missionaries encountered Buddhism for the first time in various countries.
A Christian Buddha: The Medieval Tale of Barlaam and Josaphat
The first in a series of three lectures by Prof. Donald S. Lopez, in which he looks at the medieval encounters between Buddhism and Christianity, and the misunderstandings it gave rise to.
Priest Meets Buddha, Seokguram Grotto
A 10 minute introduction to the World Heritage site of the Seokguram Grotto by Fr. Bernard.