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Tag: Monks

Master Sheng Yen

Posted on October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

The life of Master Sheng Yen, as seen through his own recollections, and those of his friends, devotees and fellow monastics.

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How Thai Forest Buddhism Came to British Columbia

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The beginnings of the Thai Forest Tradition in Canada is explained in this presentation.

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Searching for the Lotus-Born Master

Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

The first in a series of films about Guru Padmasambhava, the great teacher of Tibet.

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A Simple Life (Thai Monasticism)

Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

Another look at the daily life of a monk in the Thai tradition, with narration.

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A Monk’s Life (Thailand)

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A beautiful film looking at the daily life of a young monk in NE Thailand.

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The Path of Ordination

Posted on April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A film looking at the preparatory steps in becoming a Buddhist monk in the Thai tradition.

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The Making of a Novice Monk (Wat Ban Khun)

Posted on April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the daily life of young novices in this monastery in northern Thailand.

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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 3, Juqu Mengxun

Posted on February 25, 2022April 24, 2025 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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Phukthar Monastery

Posted on January 28, 2022May 22, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

Five short films looking at life in one of the most remote monasteries in India.

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Ashes and Snow, the Film

Posted on November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A cinematic exploration of the relationship between humans and the natural world.

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