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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
Lingyin Temple  Hangzhou  China

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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Zen, in Search of Enlightenment

Posted on September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries
Zen, in Search of Enlightenment

A look at Zen training at the Japanese Rinzai School of Zen Buddhism Shogen ji Monastery in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Japan.

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Mirror of Zen, A Day in the Moment of a Modern Zen Monk

Posted on August 21, 2017July 29, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

Two non-narrative films, the first following the daily activities of the western zen teacher Hyon Gak sunim, the second showing a retreat he leads in Germany.

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Buddhism in New Zealand

Posted on August 18, 2017May 23, 2026 by Dharma Documentaries

A film from 2003 which looks at the establishment of Buddhism in NZ from a number of different angles.

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Chinese Treasures in Japan: Finding Muxi

Posted on May 5, 2017March 23, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries
Chinese Treasures in Japan: Finding Muxi

A look at the works of the great Chinese ch’an artist Mu-xi, and his work, which now only survives in Japan.

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Japan: Discovery of the Pure Land

Posted on April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 by Dharma Documentaries

A look at the Kamakura period in Japan and the changes that its art works underwent at that time.

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