The story of two young women growing up in Zanskar who come to the age where they will leave their families: one to get married, the other to become a nun.
Milarepa, the Early Years
The early life of the great Tibetan sage Milarepa centres on his childhood and acquisition of magical powers.
The Secrets of the Mongolian Steppe
A report from 1991 on the devastating purge of Buddhism and its adherents in Mongolia during the communist period.
Guge, the Lost Kingdom of Tibet
Tulku (Masters who are Reborn in the West)
A film made by a recognised reincarnated master about the problems of integrating this Tibetan tradition when living in the West.
Ancient Futures, Learning from Ladakh
A look at the impact of the globalised economy and western education on the traditional culture of Ladakh.
Brilliant Moon, Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Tibetan Buddhism in Europe
A discussion with some of the participants of a conference called to discuss the future of Tibetan Buddhism in Europe.
The White Lama Ippolito: An Italian Jesuit in Tibet
The last is a series of talks by Donald Lopez looks at the recently rediscovered work of a Jesuit Missionary in Tibet in the 18th century.
