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Tōshōji Soto Zen Monastery

Posted on May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

The life and activities in the Tōshōji Soto Zen Monastery in Okayama Prefecture in Japan (Japanese with Eng. subs)

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Diary of a Nuns Abundant Kitchen

Posted on August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A peaceful life in a remote temple with a Japanese nun who cares for her garden and surroundings.

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A Monk who wears Heels

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at someone who is both a LGBTQ+ activist and also a Buddhist monk in Japan.

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Dorothy Wong, Buddhist Pilgrim-Monks, 2

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

An illustrated talk on the great pilgrim-scholar monks in China in the 7th and 8th centuries and their influence in Japan.

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Dorothy Wong, Buddhist Pilgrim-Monks, 1

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

An illustrated talk on the great pilgrim-scholar monks in China in the 7th and 8th centuries and their influence on the arts.

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Kabuki, the Path of the Flowers

Posted on February 26, 2021May 30, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries
Kabuki, the Path of the Flowers

A look into the traditional Kabuki theatre in Japan, both in the cities and in the villages.

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The 108 Lokesvaras in Nepal

Posted on November 27, 2020April 7, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries
The 108 Lokesvaras in Nepal

A look at Nepalese Buddhism, its history and the importance of Lokesvara worship in the country.

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Indian Deities Worshipped in Japan

Posted on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries
Indian Deities Worshipped in Japan

A wonderful film about the pervasive influence of Indian culture in Japan.

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Nikko, Japan (Expoza)

Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries
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A look at the pilgrimage site of Nikko with its shrines and temples.

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Kyoto, Japan (Expoza)

Posted on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries
Kyoto, Japan

A look around the cultural capital of Japan and its temples palaces and cultural shows.

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