Dharma Documentaries – Buddhism and Its Cultures

Dzogchen Buddhism

An introduction to Dzogchen Buddhism, its practice, history and preservation.

The life, practices and teachings of Machig Labdrön, an 11th century Tibetan female master.

An episode from this Thai series on Buddhism in Asia looks at Zen in Japan.

A look at the life of Prince Siddhartha as it may have been inside the palace at Kapilavastu.

The controversial life of Drukpa Kunley in 16th century Bhutan.

The life of Aśoka, giving his immediate ancestral background, his struggle for power, his wars and conversion and his missionary efforts.

The many lives of the woman who became Isidāsī Therī, and attained liberation during the time of the Buddha.

Two stories in one, the first about a king and Ven Ānanda, the second about a grateful lion.

The story of Ven. Cakkhupāla whose story gave rise to the first verse of the Dhammapada.

A retelling of the conversion of Tibet along with the integration of its old gods.