Dharma Documentaries – Buddhism and Its Cultures

The Mark of Empire 11, Champa

A look at the history and remains of the Champa Kingdom and people in southern Vietnam, which once challenged the Khmer Empire.

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.