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.
Introduction to Buddhist Art
Three short introductory lectures on Buddhist Art, featuring the art of India, China, Japan and Thailand.
The Buddha’s Forgotten Nuns
A 30-minute documentary talking to people on both sides of the divide in the discussion about the re-establishment of the Bhikkhuni order in the Theravada tradition.
Secret Tribes: Bhikkhunis in Thailand
A positive look at the current state of bhikkhunis in Thailand with interviews with Ven Dhammananda and other nuns.
Thailand, Jewel of the Orient
A National Geographic documentary looking at wildlife in Thailand from a Buddhist persepctive.
Nourished by the Mekong River: Exploring Angkor
This episode from the series by Chinese Television’s Channel 9, looks at the great civilisation that centered around Angkor in Cambodia.
Nourished by the Mekong River: Lasting Faith
This episode of the series looks at the part faith plays along the Mekong River, and takes a look at the different traditions, ordination procedures, almsround, pagodas and palm-leaf scriptures.
Nourished by the Mekong River: Eternal Celebrations
A documentary about the religious festivals held by the peoples found along the Mekong river, featuring especially the Water Festival (Songkran) in Luang Prabhang.
Nourished by the Mekong River: Colourful River System
The first programme in a series of documentaries about the peoples, cultures and environment that are found along the Mekong river.
