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Why Has Bodhidharma Left for the East?

Posted on January 20, 2023July 19, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries
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This is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply meditative film by Bae Yong-kyun, who spent 7 years making and editing the film, which is permeated by Buddhist themes and is built up around Zen koans and Zen-like dialogue.

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A Cloud Never Dies

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

A short film about the life and teachings of the great Vietnamese teacher Thich Nhat Hahn

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Legend of Dajian Huineng

Posted on July 10, 2020August 3, 2025 by Dharma Documentaries
Legend of Dajian Huineng

A biography of the very influential Sixth Patriarch of Zen and some of his teachings.

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Indian Deities Worshipped in Japan

Posted on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries
Indian Deities Worshipped in Japan

A wonderful film about the pervasive influence of Indian culture in Japan.

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A Buddha (Argentina)

Posted on April 26, 2019September 3, 2020 by Dharma Documentaries
A Buddha (Argentina)

A movie about two brothers who undertake Zen practice in Argentina (Spanish with English Subtitles)

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Kamakura (Expoza)

Posted on March 18, 2019March 24, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries
Kamakura

A look at some of the famous temples built at Kamakura during its heyday.

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Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou, China

Posted on January 28, 2019February 7, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries
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A look around the expansive Temple of the Soul’s Retreat in Hangzhou, China.

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Great Minds 27, Wonhyo to King Sejong

Posted on December 1, 2017March 22, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries
27 Wonhyo to King Sejong

Prof. Hardy introduces three important thinkers from Korea and gives their teachings against an historical background.

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Great Minds 25, Dogen and Hakuin

Posted on November 24, 2017March 22, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries
Great Minds 25, Dogen and Hakuin

The development of Zen Buddhism in Japan, and its two main schools seen through two representative figures.

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Zen, Japanese Arts and Culture

Posted on October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries
Zen, Japanese Arts and Culture

A look at the influence of Zen on all aspects of Japanese art and culture.

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