A look at the Kamakura period in Japan and the changes that its art works underwent at that time.
Mandala (Korean Film)
A film from Korea about two very different monks, their relationship, and their quest for awakening.
A Day in the Life of a Sri Lankan Child Monk
A look at the life of Sri Lankan novice monks from dawn to bedtime taking in various activities during the day including chanting, meditating and learning.
Mountain Monks (Darjeeling, Sikkim)
Two films exploring the life and beliefs of Buddhist monks in the Himalayan regions made for the Indian BhakTV.
Blue Eyes in Saffron Robes
A very interesting film from 1979 looking at Western monks living in Thailand, including some who went on to become famous.
The Mekong River in Laos
A trip along the Mekong River in Laos, looking at some of the iconic temples, and the quiet life of tribal villagers.
Seeds of Hope, A Story of Buddhist Orphanages in Africa
A film looking at the work of a Taiwanese monk in southern Africa, and the orphanages he has set up there (English and Mandarin with subtitles).
Luoyang, White Horses from the West
A look at the founding, history, importance and daily life of the first Buddhist Temple in China (Mandarin with English subtitles).
The Challenging Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan
A look at the long and difficult pilgrimage on the island of Shikoku in Japan, which is undertaken by hundreds of thousands each year.
