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Koyasan, The Sanctuary of Shingon Buddhism

Posted on February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

A visit to the Koyasan group of temples in Japan to find out their history and present day standing.

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Torii in Japan

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the variety and positioning of Torii, sacred gateways, in Japan.

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Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues, Matsumoto Shukan

Posted on December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

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

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Seek Nothing, Just Sit

Posted on November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

Life over a year of the Antaiji Soto Zen Retreat Centre in Hyogo, Japan

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Buddha (Japanese Movie)

Posted on November 15, 2024November 18, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A film made in Japan in 1961 on the life of the Buddha, with many unusual stories.

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Wabi-Sabi

Posted on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A contemplative film illustrating the principles of the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi.

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66 Zen Gardens in Japan

Posted on August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A second non-verbal film about the gardens in Japan focuses on the Zen Gardens.

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The Gardens of Kyoto

Posted on July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

The first of two contemplative non-verbal films looking at gardens in Japan.

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Taima Mandala

Posted on April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at one of the Japanese Taima Mandalas which describe and picture the Pure Land.

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Master Sheng Yen

Posted on October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

The life of Master Sheng Yen, as seen through his own recollections, and those of his friends, devotees and fellow monastics.

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