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Mummies who made Themselves

Posted on August 4, 2017March 22, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries
Mummies who made Themselves

A fascinating look at the practice of self-mummification as practiced by members of the Shingon sect in Japan.

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Chinese Treasures in Japan: Finding Muxi

Posted on May 5, 2017March 23, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries
Chinese Treasures in Japan: Finding Muxi

A look at the works of the great Chinese ch’an artist Mu-xi, and his work, which now only survives in Japan.

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Chinese Treasures in Japan: Ink Art

Posted on April 28, 2017March 23, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries
Chinese Treasures in Japan: Ink Art

A look at the Chinese calligraphic arts that have been preserved in Japan, and their influence on Japanese culture.

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Japan: Ink Painting, Landscapes of the Mind

Posted on April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the development of ink painting in Japan after its introduction from China and its relationship to western art forms.

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Japan: Discovery of the Pure Land

Posted on April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the Kamakura period in Japan and the changes that its art works underwent at that time.

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Japan: The Meeting of the Gods and Buddha

Posted on April 7, 2017April 7, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the history and co-existence of Buddhism and Shintoism in Japan.

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The Mission to Japan of Ven. Jian Zhen (Ganjin)

Posted on January 6, 2017January 29, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

The story of the heroic efforts of one Chinese monk to bring a good vinaya lineage and the dharma to Japan during the Tang dynasty.

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Belief in Kannon

Posted on September 12, 2016November 2, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A film by NHK taking a look at the worship of the Bodhisattva Kannon as it is found in Kyoto, Japan.

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The Land of the Disappearing Buddha

Posted on June 10, 2016June 8, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A visit to Japan to look at the various forms of Buddhism that are popular there.

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Art of Faith, Buddhism

Posted on May 20, 2016April 14, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey of discovery through Buddhism via its art works.

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