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Tag: Monks

Mandala (Korean Film)

Posted on January 13, 2017March 13, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

A film from Korea about two very different monks, their relationship, and their quest for awakening (Korean, with Eng subs).

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A Day in the Life of a Sri Lankan Child Monk

Posted on April 18, 2016March 20, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

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.

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Mountain Monks (Darjeeling, Sikkim)

Posted on March 25, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

Two films exploring the life and beliefs of Buddhist monks in the Himalayan regions made for the Indian BhakTV.

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Blue Eyes in Saffron Robes

Posted on February 29, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A very interesting film from 1979 looking at Western monks living in Thailand, including some who went on to become famous.

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The Mekong River in Laos

Posted on January 4, 2016June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

A trip along the Mekong River in Laos, looking at some of the iconic temples, and the quiet life of tribal villagers.

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Seeds of Hope, A Story of Buddhist Orphanages in Africa

Posted on November 13, 2015June 30, 2016 by Dharma Documentaries

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).

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Luoyang, White Horses from the West

Posted on November 9, 2015March 12, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the founding, history, importance and daily life of the first Buddhist Temple in China (Mandarin with English subtitles).

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The Challenging Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan

Posted on November 2, 2015October 3, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the long and difficult pilgrimage on the island of Shikoku in Japan, which is undertaken by hundreds of thousands each year.

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Sketch of an Excellent Man, Pa Auk Sayadaw

Posted on September 18, 2015July 29, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the life and the teachings of the Pa Auk Sayadaw and its implementation in various monasteries around the world.

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Tibetan Buddhism in Europe

Posted on June 29, 2015June 29, 2015 by Dharma Documentaries

A discussion with some of the participants of a conference called to discuss the future of Tibetan Buddhism in Europe.

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