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Tag: Murals

Secrets of Shangri-La: Quest for Sacred Caves

Posted on June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

Second of three documentary films exploring the cave temples found in Mustang, turning up long lost paintings and artefacts from the caves, including thousands of manuscripts and ancient burial remains.

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Lost Cave Temples of the Himalaya

Lost Cave Temples of the Himalaya

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries
Lost Cave Temples of the Himalaya

First of three documentary films exploring the cave temples found in Mustang, turning up long lost paintings and artifacts from the caves, including thousands of manuscripts and ancient burial remains.

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The Glory of Dunhuang 8, Dancing with Dunhuang

Posted on August 20, 2021August 9, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The eighth of ten episodes about Dunhaung, looks at the depiction of music and dance at the caves

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The Glory of Dunhuang 6, The Dunhuang Family

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The sixth of ten episodes about Dunhaung, looks at the life of everyday folk in the city.

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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, 2015March 14, 2022 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, 2014March 16, 2022 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, 2014March 16, 2022 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, 2014March 16, 2022 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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