Pr. Brian Cox - A Night with the Stars

Discussion Between Stephen Batchelor and Bhante Sujato

Stephen Batchelor, author of "The Buddhist Atheist" debates with Bhante Sujato, champion of full Bhikkhuni ordination.

Documentary of the Buddha's life

This documentary is made by filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere. It tells the story of the Buddha's life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion.

It features the work of some of the world's greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha's life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Dependent Origination

Here is an excellent short video by Bhante Vimalaramsi on Dependent Origination.

A Christian and a Buddhist Walk Into a Cartoon

A brilliant synopsis of the Buddha's teachings.

‘Invisible Snow’, Mopping up Radiation with Sunflowers

This is a short film about a Buddhist monk, Koyu Abe, who instigated the planting of millions of sunflowers and other plants, beginning at his temple,Joenji, and spreading out into the surrounding area. The flowers are believed to absorb the radiation coming from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

The Life of Buddha

The Life Of The Buddha (BBC Documentary) by Garfarelli