An ethnographic and anthropologic documentary about two festivals held in Laos which help keep the departed and the living connected.
David Eckel: Buddhism 9-10 of 24
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.
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.
They Call it Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain
Filmed over a two-year period before the 2011 elections that started the slow changes that Myanmar’s reformist government introduced, this 80-minute documentary by Robert Lieberman shows what an uphill struggle the country is going to face simply to catch up.
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.
Heritage Curse?
A report on the effects that increased tourism due to gaining World Heritage status is having on SE Asian cultural sites, both living and historic, by Alea Callan.
