A journey through India, Nepal and Tibet with historian Michael Wood in search of the ancient kingdom of Shangri-la
Leaving Fear Behind
Lama Jigme Gyatso and Dhondup Wangchen talk to ordinary Tibetans to get their views of the situation they face in Tibet today.
Tibet’s Cry for Freedom
This film was shot between 2007 and 2008 during the run up to the Beijing Olympics, and interviews most of the main players on the Tibetan side.
The Tibetan Oracles
A documentary by David Cherniack that looks the place of the oracles in Tibetan Buddhism, their history and their role in the current tradition.
Yogis Of Tibet
This film from 2002 is a look at the esoteric world of the Tibetan yogi, and includes interviews with the Dalai Lama and some outstanding practitioners in the modern era.
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.
In the Footsteps of Great Tibetan Yogi Milarepa
A film looking at the places associated with the great Tibetan yogi Milarepa both in Tibet and Nepal. The film also tells much of the story of his life along the way.
Buddhism in Russia
Two documentaries from Russia Today about Buddhist regions of the country, the one is the farthest west Buddhism was established in pre-modern times, and the other the farthest north.
The Meaning of Tibetan Mandalas
Two films on Tibetan maṇḍalas, explaining their meaning, showing their construction and animating them in 3D computer animations.