Prof. Hardy introduces three important thinkers from Korea and gives their teachings against an historical background.
Great Minds 25, Dogen and Hakuin
The development of Zen Buddhism in Japan, and its two main schools seen through two representative figures.
Zen, Japanese Arts and Culture
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.
Mirror of Zen, A Day in the Moment of a Modern Zen Monk
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.
Buddhism in New Zealand
A film from 2003 which looks at the establishment of Buddhism in NZ from a number of different angles.
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.
Japan: Discovery of the Pure Land
A look at the Kamakura period in Japan and the changes that its art works underwent at that time.
