A short film from the BBC faith series Believe it or Not taken at Chithurst Buddhist Monastery in 1985, showing the ordination of Anagarika Alan (Ven Vipassi), and featuring interviews with Ajahn Sumedho.
Alms Bowls to Newcastle
A look at Aruna Ratanagiri monastery in Harnham, northern England in the late 80s, under the leadership at that time of Ajahn Pabhakaro.
The Buddha comes to Sussex
A look at the foundation of the Thai Forest Tradition in England by Ajahn Chah in 1979 (English with Thai subtitles).
The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lama
A personal pilgrimage to some of the most holy sites particularly associated with the Dalai Lamas, in Tibet.
The Secrets of the Mongolian Steppe
A report from 1991 on the devastating purge of Buddhism and its adherents in Mongolia during the communist period.
Saving Mes Aynak
A look at the work of a young Afghani archaeologist at Mes Aynak, one of the most important Buddhist heritage sites in the world, which is under threat of destruction.
