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)
Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha (World Heritage China)
A look at the Mount Emei Scenic Area, dedicated to the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, including the Leshan Giant Buddha Statue in Sichuan Province, China (English with Mandarin subtitles)
Angkor, Land of the Gods: 02 Throne of Power
The second film about the Khmer Empire this time looks at the achievements of the great Buddhist King Jayavarman VII, who was known as a Bodhisattva for his compassion and care for his people.
Dazu Rock Carvings (World Heritage China)
A documentary about the rock carvings at Dazu in Sichuan, which are some of the later cave temples in China, showing a harmony of the three main religions.
Angkor, Land of the Gods: 01 Empire Rising
First of two documentaries that look at the empire of Angkor, the Kings who ruled it, and their achievements.
Tibetan Buddhism in China (Sertar)
NHK documentary about life in the Sertar monastery in Tibet, including interviews with high lamas and nuns.
