COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS; BUDDHISM Part 1

Description

Documentary: On the history, tradition and practice of Buddhism in the world. R.1: Shows the birthplace of Prince Gautama, the Buddha, in Benares, India. Shows worship at wayside shrines in Ceylon, Burma and Siam, and idol of Yaketaka. R.2: Yaketaka from different angles. Tibetan shrine containing Buddha's writings, the Konjier-Tenjur. Original statue of Buddha in traditional pose. People worship at shrines and temples in China and Japan; Japanese priests.

Collection

Harmon Foundation Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films on Community and Family Life, Education, Religious Beliefs, and the Art and Culture of Minority and Ethnic Groups