The ninth and tenth lectures by Prof David Eckel on the history of Buddhism look at the two main schools of Buddhism, Theravada and Mahayana.
Flowers Rain along the Silk Road
A film of one of the most celebrated theatrical performances in recent Chinese Theatre. It is set along the Silk Road and in the Mogao Caves and tells the story of how the famous apsara murals were painted.
Dunhuang, Soul of the Dances (8 of 8)
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.
Dunhuang, Lost Music of the Stone Chamber (7 of 8)
A look at some of the musical notation manuscripts found at Dunhuang and their interpretation in modern times
Dunhuang, The Heavenly Dance (6 of 8)
A look at the dances recorded in the murals at the Mogao Caves and how they have influenced recreations in the present day
Dunhuang, Costumes in the Dunhuang Caves (5 of 8)
A look at the clothing displayed in the Mogao Caves, and the influence it is having on modern fashion design.
Dunhuang, Reviving the Heavenly Music (4 of 8)
Dunhuang, History’s Heavenly Stage, Exotic Music and Dance (3 of 8)
A look at the whirling dances depicted in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves and how they have been recreated in contemporary China.
Dunhuang, History’s Heavenly Stage, Playing the Pipa Behind the Back (2 of 8)
A look at how depictions of musicians playing the pipa in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves have influenced contemporary art.
