Reviews the origins of Buddhism through the life, work, and philosophy of Gautama Buddha; gives an understanding of the major doctrines of Buddhist belief; traces the historical and cultural growth of Buddhism, and shows its influence in those lands where it is practiced today - India, Thailand, Japan and Tibet.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001536
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tibet (China)
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Gautama Buddha
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Zen buddhism
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)