This video explores the legend and the truth of Xuanzang, the real monk behind Journey to the West, who braved deserts to bring Dharma to China.
Allon, Buddhism in Ancient Gandhāra
An illustrated talk on Gandhāra and the textual finds there that are changing our understanding of early Buddhism.
John Guy, Identifying Jainism in Indian Art
The curator John Guy gives us an overview of Jaina artworks and how to distinguish them from other traditions.
The Glory of Dunhuang 6, The Dunhuang Family
The Glory of Dunhuang 3, The Mystery of Dunhaung
The Glory of Dunhuang 1, The Adventurers
The first of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at the rediscovery of the caves at the turn of the 20th century.
Indiana Jones 15, The Guardians of Dunhuang
The fourth of five films on treasure hunters in China looks at the ancient site of Dunhuang and how its treasures were taken away.