A film by NatGeo explorer in residence Wade Davis on Tibetan Culture and the science of meditation in Nepal.
Mother Sela – Artist and Buddhist Nun
A fascinating documentary following a successful Lebanese artist as she leaves behind her previous life in the States and ordains in Sri Lanka.
Looking for Ancient Tibet
A journey through modern Tibet is search of the great yogis and teachers of the past and the present.
Gravity Glue, Rock Balancing by Michael Grab
A film showing the magical work of Michael Grab, who, through finding a meditative inner balance, manages to pile up rocks on top of impossible rocks.
Shaolin Zen Meditation, Martial Arts and Medicine
A documentary about meditation martial arts and medicine at Shaolin Temple in China (Mandarin with English Subtitles)
Doing Time, Doing Vipassana
A documentary looking at the introduction of vipassana meditation into the Indian prison service and the good results that were achieved.
Tibet – A Buddhist Trilogy
A 3-part documentary about Tibetan religion that observes some of the rituals and meditative practices found in the culture.
The Teachings of Pra Acharn Tippakorn Sukhito
Three videos by Jörg Dittmar made over a period of about a decade based on the teachings of Pra Acharn Tippakorn Sukhito
Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World
Historian Bettany Hughes explains some of the basic Buddhist concepts, and at the same time show some of the riches of Buddhist culture.
Bodies Donated to Science and Monks
Contemplation of the charnel grounds and giving gifts to others are two of the ways the Buddha recommended to overcome selfishness. Here are some reflections on the subject, followed by today’s documentary which is about people who donate their bodies to medical science.