Theravada – Page 4 – Dharma Documentaries

Footprint of the Buddha

A journey through the early form of Buddhism as practised in Sri Lanka, with Ven Ananda Maitreya as our guide.

A look at Aruna Ratanagiri monastery in Harnham, northern England in the late 80s, under the leadership at that time of Ajahn Pabhakaro.

A look at the foundation of the Thai Forest Tradition in England by Ajahn Chah in 1979 (English with Thai subtitles).

A short film from 1977 looking at Ajahn Chah and Wat Pah Pong in northern Thailand.

A very interesting film from 1979 looking at Western monks living in Thailand, including some who went on to become famous.

A film about the Tiger Temple in Thailand and its abbot, and the interaction between the animals and the monks.

A film about the Chao Phraya river delta area in central Thailand, its people, culture and religion.

A set of short documentaries looking at the Ajanta Caves in India and their art works in both paintings, sculptures and reliefs.

A look at the life and the teachings of the Pa Auk Sayadaw and its implementation in various monasteries around the world.

A long and excellent animated film on the life of the Buddha from Thailand.