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The Mystery of Bezeklik

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries
The Mystery of Bezeklik

A look at the the murals of one of the thousand Buddha cave sites along the silk road (French narration, English subtitles).

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The Story of Buddhism 01, Path of Compassion

Posted on November 22, 2019November 23, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries
Path of Compassion

The first in a series of films about Buddhism tells the traditional story of the Buddha’s life.

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Mogao Caves (World Heritage China)

Posted on February 23, 2015October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the magnificent art works in the Mogao Caves near Dunhuang, the first of the great grottoes built in China (English narration with Mandarin subtitles).

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Dunhuang, Soul of the Dances (8 of 8)

Posted on September 15, 2014October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

The final part of this series focuses on the music and dance fantasia The Flowers of the Silk Road and the impact it has had in China and abroad.

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Dunhuang, Lost Music of the Stone Chamber (7 of 8)

Posted on September 8, 2014October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at some of the musical notation manuscripts found at Dunhuang and their interpretation in modern times

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Dunhuang, The Heavenly Dance (6 of 8)

Posted on September 1, 2014October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the dances recorded in the murals at the Mogao Caves and how they have influenced recreations in the present day

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Dunhuang, Costumes in the Dunhuang Caves (5 of 8)

Posted on August 25, 2014October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the clothing displayed in the Mogao Caves, and the influence it is having on modern fashion design.

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Dunhuang, Reviving the Heavenly Music (4 of 8)

Posted on August 18, 2014October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the thousands of musical instruments depicted in the murals at the Mogoa Caves

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Dunhuang, Exotic Music and Dance (3 of 8)

Posted on August 11, 2014October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the whirling dances depicted in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves and how they have been recreated in contemporary China.

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Dunhuang, Playing the Pipa Behind the Back (2 of 8)

Posted on August 4, 2014October 31, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at how depictions of musicians playing the pipa in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves have influenced contemporary art.

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