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Tag: Nuns

Zen Buddhism – In Search of Self

Posted on January 27, 2023March 14, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

This is a fly-on-the-wall type documentary made by Gong Jae Sung during the 90-day meditation retreat at the 10th century Baek Hung Nuns’ Temple on the Palgong Mountain in Korea during 2001/2.

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Awakening the Sleeping Goddess

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the educational opportunities for Tibetan nuns.

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Secrets of the Sacred Lake

Posted on September 9, 2022December 13, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A visit to the large Blue Lake in China, where we learn of its history and legends.

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Women Taking up Alms

Posted on August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at two women who take ordination in Thailand.

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Diary of a Nuns Abundant Kitchen

Posted on August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A peaceful life in a remote temple with a Japanese nun who cares for her garden and surroundings.

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Tibet, the Path to Wisdom

Posted on July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey through the sacred landscape of Tibet by a nun seeking the secret teachings.

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The Roaring Silence

Posted on May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal from the early 1970s.

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Karma (Nepal Film)

Posted on April 23, 2021May 21, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey through modern Nepal with a nun from remote Mustang.

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Sowers of Joy (Nuns Travel across India)

Posted on December 25, 2020December 25, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries
Sowers of Joy

A record of a marvellous trip made across the length and breadth of India by a group of nuns from Zanskar.

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Autumn in the Himalayas

Posted on June 28, 2019September 5, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries
Autumn in the Himalayas

A film looking at the life of nuns in Ladakh, and how they are improving themselves.

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