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Tag: Legends

Dunhuang, Edge of the World 5, Hong Bian

Posted on March 11, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The last of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the history of Hong Bian, whose family cave became the Library Cave.

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 3, Juqu Mengxun

Posted on February 25, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The third of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features Juqu Mengxun, who builds the first of the Mogao Caves.

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 2, Cang Ci

Posted on February 18, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The second of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the Governor Cang Ci.

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 1, Ban Chao

Posted on February 11, 2022August 9, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The first of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the general Ban Chao.

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The Heart of Taoism 8, The Eternal Tao

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The last episode in this series looking at Taoism turns its attention to the legends surrounding Lao Tze.

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The Heart of Taoism 1, Going to Mount Zhongnan

Posted on November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The first episode in a new series looking at Taoism and its impact of Chinese thought and arts.

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Huangshan Mountain

Posted on October 15, 2021November 13, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the landscapes and legends of these outstanding granite mountains in China.

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Dunhuang’s Legendary Silk Road

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at two features of Dunhuang usually overlooked: its fortifications and its natural rock formations.

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The Kesar Saga

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries
The Kesar Saga

How the traditions and stories surrounding the trickster King Kesar are kept alive in Ladakh.

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The City Lost in History (Taxila)

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries
The City Lost in History

A short look at the history of Buddhist culture in Taxila, the ancient capital of Gandhāra

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