Buddhist Architecture in Kyoto
A look at traditional Buddhist Temple architecture in Kyoto and the work of craftsmen in maintaining the temples to this day.
Bon, The Light of the Golden Sun
A look at the history of the Bön religion, and how it has been transmitted to the West following the invasion of Tibet.
Buddhist Laos (Folkways of Indochina)
A look at the culture of Laos and the central importance of Buddhism in its development (English narration, some Mandarin interviews with English subtitles).
The Kingdom of Lan Xang, Laos (Folkways of Indochina)
A short look at the long history of the country of Laos, its history, people and culture (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).
The Tale of Ayutthaya (Folkways of Indochina)
Two programmes from this series which look at the Thai Ayutthaya Kingdom, its history and culture (English narration, some Mandarin interviews, with subtitles).
The Sukhothai Dynasty (Folkways of Indochina)
A look at the first Thai kingdom of Sukhothai which flourished from the 13th to the 15th centuries.
Nivarana, the box of desires
An unusual love story set in Myanmar, involving love and life and meditation too. You won’t forget this one easily.
Potala Palace (World Heritage China)
A film about the world heritage sites called the Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace in Tibet, which includes the Potala Palace, and also the Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka (English with Mandarin subtitles)
