A talk outlining the history and then examining the current status of Buddhism in China, the forms it is taking and how it can operate in a communist country.
David Eckel: Buddhism 15-16 of 24
The fifteenth and sixteenth lectures by Prof David Eckel on Buddhism explores more into the Tantric tradition, the first video being on the use of the mandala, and the second on the passing of the Vajrayana to Tibet.
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.
Soto Zen Buddhism, Daihonzan Eiheiji
A short look at the famous Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple, its history, structure and daily routine.
Dunhuang, Reviving the Heavenly Music (4 of 8)
H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche’s Succinct Biography and Funeral
Two films, the first giving a short biogrpahy of one of the great Tibetan masters, and the second recording his moving funeral.
