Crafts – Dharma Documentaries

Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues, Matsumoto Shukan

A look at the work of Matsumoto Shukan, as he makes a Jizo Bodhisattva statue for the children of Hiroshima.

The second of four films on the great medieval Empires of SE Asia concerns Myanmar’s unifying kingdom of Bagan.

A look at some of the dances, festivities and cultural events in Tibet.

The fourth in a series of films about the traditional arts and crafts in China is about stone carving in Qingtian.

The third in a series of films about the traditional arts and crafts in China is about iron paintings which emulate wash paintings in metal.

The first in a series of films about the traditional arts and crafts in China is on wood block printing.

A look at a family of master carvers from the Shakya clan in Nepal.

A look at life in Yangon, Myanmar and the surrounding areas, including some of the wonderful temples in the area.

A look at traditional Buddhist Temple architecture in Kyoto and the work of craftsmen in maintaining the temples to this day.

A film looking at traditional Japanese architecture and its influence on modern style.