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Amala, The Life and Struggle of the Dalai Lama’s Sister

Posted on August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the life and works of Amala, His Holiness’ sister, and a tireless worker for Tibetan identity.

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Seek Nothing, Just Sit

Posted on November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

Life over a year of the Antaiji Soto Zen Retreat Centre in Hyogo, Japan

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Joan Halifax, A Sense of Urgency

Posted on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A film looking back over the life of one of the great Zen teachers of the recent past.

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Stories from Ladakh

Posted on October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

Three stories about people in Ladakh: a nun, a driver and a film-maker.

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The Geshema is Born

Posted on April 12, 2024September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

The story of how the highest educational degrees were opened up to nuns in the Tibetan tradition.

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Chasing Buddha (Robina Courtin)

Posted on October 27, 2023September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

The life of the Australian nun Robina Courtin and her work at prisons in the US.

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Women Taking up Alms

Posted on August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at two women who take ordination in Thailand.

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Fulfilling Buddha’s Vision

Posted on November 5, 2021September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the revival of the Bhikkhuni monastic order in Theravāda Buddhism in the USA and Thailand.

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Karma (Nepal Film)

Posted on April 23, 2021May 21, 2021 by Dharma Documentaries

A journey through modern Nepal with a nun from remote Mustang.

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The Nomadic Night

Posted on April 2, 2021September 3, 2024 by Dharma Documentaries
The Nomadic Night

A look at the nomadic way of life in the remote Himalayan regions of Ladakh.

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