Journey into Buddhism: Dharma River
Type
Audio/Visual
Authors
Category
Art, Documentary Film
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Publication Year
2007
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video, United States
URL
[ private ]
Duration
81 min.
Subject
Buddhism -- Customs and practices. Buddhism -- Laos. Buddhism -- Thailand. Buddhism -- Burma. Buddhist temples -- Laos. Buddhist temples -- Thailand. Buddhist temples -- Burma. Laos -- Civilization -- Buddhist influences. Thailand -- Civilization.
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Abstract
Yatra is the Sanskrit word for pilgrimage or spiritual journey. As the first documentary of 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 of lost civilizations, sacred spaces, and ancient traditions. The film's narration explores the different cultural representations of this universal icon of inner peace and its contemporary relevance. Explore the universal ideals of wisdom, compassion, and inner peace at the very heart of these ancient Buddhist cultures.
Description
One of 3 videodiscs (255 min. total) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Captions and transcript available through Films on Demand.
Captions and transcript available through Films on Demand.
Biblio Notes
Films on Demand:
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Number of Copies
1
