Buddhism
In this short documentary we learn the back story of the Buddha – the religion he founded and how it is manifested today. Travel through Southeast Asia to India, Burma, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), Thailand, Japan, China
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Buddhism
Having lived and taught in Asia, Dr. Ury will show you the path followed by those seeking enlightenment. Knowing the parallels and pitfalls of this system will help you to point them to the real source of truth.
Buddhism in China
Documentary exploring the origins and proliferation of Buddhism throughout Chinese history
Invincible Buddhism Kung Fu
Kung Fu star Barry Chan stars in this brilliant martial arts fantasy film from Taiwan. Buddhist spells and monkey magic help save the day against martial arts masters and evil wizards who plan to disrupt peace in the reg
Buddhism, Man and Nature
Visualizes the mood of Buddhism as the oneness of man and nature. Includes commentary by Alan Watts.
Buddhism, Bhutan and Me
Rinzin Jurmey chose to join a monastery and dedicate his life to Buddhism at the age of 11, loving its rituals and traditions. Now 18, he moves harmoniously between mountain village and city, embracing tradition and pop
Journey Into Buddhism: Prajna Earth
Prajna is the Sanskrit word for radiant wisdom, and yatra is the word for pilgrimage or spiritual journey. This visually stunning documentary is a cinematic pilgrimage exploring the lost civilization of Angkor in Cambodi
Buddhism, the Unspeakable Truth
Sexual abuses, mental manipulation and embezzlement: Tibetan Buddhism is shaken by serious scandals. An in-depth account that lifts the veil on the unspiritual underbelly of a religion venerated in Europe.
Tibetan Buddhism in China
Explore the fascinating history and main characteristics of Tibetan Buddhism in China with this informative documentary, which profiles the Eastern religion's fundamental beliefs, dedicated followers, most meaningful rit
The Birth of Buddhism
This docu-fiction, shot in India and Nepal, recounts the first moments of Buddhism, by rediscovering a time when everything had to be built. Travelers and teachers who visit the places where the Buddha lived today have t
Journey Into Buddhism: Dharma River
As the first documentary in the Yatra Trilogy, Dharma River is a timeless journey through legendary rivers to the greatest Buddhist temples and mystical sites of Laos, Thailand, and Burma. It offers a direct experience o
Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey
'Hannah' tells the story of Buddhist pioneer Hannah Nydahl and her life bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West. From her idealistic roots in 1960's Copenhagen to the hippie trail in Nepal, Hannah and her husband Ole becam
Buddhism on the roof of the world
They have overcome many lives. Each full of struggles and unimaginable hardships. The illusion of wealth, success and fame crumbles into worthless dust in their minds. The history of Tibetans is the story of one of the g
Jews and Buddhism: Belief Amended, Faith Revealed
This film examines the dramatic surge of interest among American Jews in the spiritual teachings of Buddhism. Jews, who make up 2% of the population, account for some 30% of non-Asian American Buddhists. Many of them ar
The Land of Buddhism to The Land of Buddha
The film depicts the culture, traditions and socio-economic conditions of Tibetans in India.
Journey Into Buddhism: Vajra Sky Over Tibet
This documentary is the third part of The Yatra Trilogy created by John Bush. Vajra is the Sanskrit word signifying the thunderbolt of illumination, and yatra is the word for pilgrimage or spiritual journey. This film of
The Long Search: Buddhism: The Land of the Disappearing Buddha
If the Buddha of India met the Buddha of Japan, would they recognize each other? To find out, this program talks to the staff in a Tokyo restaurant who keep regular Zen meditation schedules as part of their job, then on
Chenrezig Institute: The Origin of Tibetan Buddhism in Australia
A documentary about the pioneers who helped bring Tibetan Buddhism to Australia and founded Chenrezig Institute, one of the first Tibetan Buddhist communities in the West.
Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism
The Japanese population’s reaction to the catastrophe of March 2011 has been described as “stoic” by the Western media. The Japanese code of conduct is indeed deeply rooted in their Buddhist traditions, and young filmmak
Sri Lanka's Extremist Monks: When Buddhism Spreads Hate | In Bad Faith - Part 3 | CNA Documentary
We investigate how the scars of Buddhist strongholds like Afghanistan, Pakistan and Indonesia into Muslim-majority countries, has resulted in this pacificist religion becoming weaponised across Sri Lanka. Backed by poli