Dharma Documentaries – Buddhism and Its Cultures

The Mark of Empire 10, Anuradhapura

A look at the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka which lasted a millennium and a half.

Series Three of the Mark of Empire looks at the maritime kingdoms, beginning with Srivijaya.

The story of a Yakkhini’s supposed son, and Prince Jayaddisa, who revealed his true heritage.

The story of two merchants, one a fool and one wise and the fate of both.

The story of Angulimāla, his birth, studies, assignment, conversion, ordination and end.

The story-cycle around the Buddha’s great disciple, Anathapindika and his family.

An animated retelling of the story of the Buddha’s early conversions of fire worshippers at Gayā.

A non-verbal look at the New Year celebrations in Dharamsala in 1996, a historical record of the event.

A visit to the Koyasan group of temples in Japan to find out their history and present day standing.

The Maoists on one side and the Army on the other—and Tashi in the middle. What good can he do?