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  1. Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy (3 Parts) (2005)

    aka: Trilogy on Tibet, A

    Subject
    Philosophy; Religious studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 56, 129, 52 minutes), £21.95

    A digitally remastered reissue of the seminal trilogy of films on Tibet originally released in 1979, now on one DVD and containing additional materials and a new commentary.The trilogy portrays the unbroken...

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  2. Tibetan Book of the Dead, The (2005)

    Subject
    Philosophy; Religious studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 0, 91 minutes), £19.99

    A two-part exploration of ancient teachings on death and dying which visualise the afterlife according to Tibetan philosophy and are central to Buddhist culture. Narrated by Leonard Cohen.

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  3. Life of Buddha, The (2004)

    Subject
    Philosophy; Religious studies
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 90 minutes), £19.99

    A reflection on the life and teachings of Buddha and the legacy of enlightenment seeking that he left. Perpetuated today by the Dalai Lama, the film takes a look at the origins of Buddhism over 2,500 years...

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  4. Balwoo Gong-Yang: The Korean Buddhist Ritual of Eating (1999 Video)

    Subject
    Religious studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min., 1999 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

    In Buddhism the purpose of eating is only to maintain one’s health for the self-enlightenment; hence the ritual of having meals, ‘Balwoo’ Gong-Yang, is part of the practice of Buddhism. The film...

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  5. Sokkuram Grotto (1999 Video)

    Subject
    Religious studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 45 min., 1999 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

    Looks at the Buddhist concept of the enlightment of Buddha and at the history of the Sokkuram grotto, built in the 8th century during the reign of the Shilla dynasty to preserve the truth of Buddhism.

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  6. Tripikata Koreana (1999 Video)

    Subject
    Religious studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 55 min., 1999 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

    Explores the the Tripitaka Koreana, the only remaining complete collection of Buddhist scriptures, explaining how and why it was made, and how the work was carried out, with detailed study and analysis of...

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  7. Serindia: The Forgotten Oases of the Silk Roads (1998 Multimedia)

    Subject
    Archaeology; History
    Distribution
    CD-ROM

    A multimedia exploration of the experiences of explorers who discovered the last of the forgotten civilisations: Serindia, the sacred land of Buddhism. Once the heart of a flourishing silk trade, it was...

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  8. What is Buddhism? (1998 Video)

    Subject
    Religious studies
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min., 1999 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)

    An introduction to Buddhism, showing the diversity of its eastern forms and its expression in the modern West. Relates key stories from the life of the Buddha, considers central Buddhist ideas and practices...

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  9. Heritage of India: Buddhism in Andhra Pradesh (5 Parts) (1994 Video)

    Subject
    Religious studies; Sociology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 20, 24, 20, 18, 16 min.

    Series using archaeological and historical source materials to present in a drama-documentary format a thematic exposition of social, economic, cultural and political aspects of Buddhism, focusing on the...

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  10. Land of Smiles, The: Thailand (1994 Video)

    Director
    Deben Bhattacharya
    Producer
    Deben Bhattacharya
    Subject
    Anthropology; Dance; Drama
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 1995 sale: £29.95 (+VAT +p&p)

    Thai folk songs, dances and a performance of the classical Ramakien dance drama. Also shows temple ceremonies and the monastic architecture, religious paintings as well as the Buddhist way of life in the...

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