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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 Glory of Dunhuang 5, Painted Sculptures

Posted on July 30, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The fifth of ten episodes about Dunhaung, looks at the painted sculptures in the caves.

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The Glory of Dunhuang 4, The Unknown Master

Posted on July 23, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The fourth of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at the murals in the caves.

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The Glory of Dunhuang 3, The Mystery of Dunhaung

Posted on July 16, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The third of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at the Library Cave and its treasures.

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The Glory of Dunhuang 2, A Thousand Years Creation

Posted on July 9, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The second of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at the development of the caves over the centuries.

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The Glory of Dunhuang 1, The Adventurers

Posted on July 2, 2021August 6, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

The first of ten episodes about Dunhuang, looks at the rediscovery of the caves at the turn of the 20th century.

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Dunhuang’s Legendary Silk Road

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

A look at two features of Dunhuang usually overlooked: its fortifications and its natural rock formations.

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Indiana Jones 15, The Guardians of Dunhuang

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries
Indiana Jones 15, The Guardians of Dunhuang

The fourth of five films on treasure hunters in China looks at the ancient site of Dunhuang and how its treasures were taken away.

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Indiana Jones 14, The Silk Road

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries
Indiana Jones 14, The Silk Road

The third of five films on treasure hunters in China looks at how foreign explorers gained access to the treasures in Xinjiang.

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Light of the Moon, Legacy of Xuan Zang

Posted on April 19, 2019March 8, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries
Light of the Moon, Legacy of Xuan Zang

A personal journey along the road taken by Xuan Zang by the Bhutanese writer/photographer Pawo Choyning Dorji

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