In recent years, Myanmar has undergone democratic reforms while the Rohingya, a persecuted Muslim minority, faced increasing violence. After a 2012 incident sparked deadly riots between Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya, thousands of Rohingya were held in harsh camps. Human Rights Watch labeled the attacks as ethnic cleansing. Many Rohingya sought to flee, becoming victims of a brutal human trafficking network in the region.

Persecution In Myanmar: Left For Dead

Sam, the 27-year-old lead singer of a punk band, is a music teacher, sovereign ring wearer, and chanting Buddhist. Despite being mute, he communicates through writing notes, mouthing words, and blowing kisses. Through his unique methods, he captures the attention and hearts of those around him, making him the most engaging individual in any room.

Silent Sam: the mute punk singer

In China, a crackdown on Buddhism by the government aims to enforce communist ideology, resulting in the closure and demolition of Buddhist temples. A campaign has been launched to destroy hundreds of Buddha statues, including the giant Guan-yin Buddha, drawing international condemnation.

China: Crackdown on Buddhism

Lelung Rinpoche, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism, has spent years in a garden shed in North London running his teaching center. In this documentary, Rinpoche travels to India, Mongolia, and China in search of lost teachings of his faith, meeting senior Tibetan Buddhist teachers along the way. His mission is to recover these teachings before they are lost forever, all while navigating his own path to enlightenment.

Buddha In Suburbia

In the heart of Nepal, a mystical pilgrimage site draws in thousands of visitors daily, regardless of their caste. Nestled in the forest, a 16-year-old boy sits in deep meditation within the hollow of a tree, motionless, without food or water. Revered by many as the reincarnation of Buddha, this enigmatic figure captivates believers and skeptics alike. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary tale of this young man, known to the Nepali people as Little Buddha. Explore the miraculous or mundane origins of this spiritual phenomenon in a fascinating documentary by Paul Comiti.

Nepal: little buddha

In Myanmar, Buddhist monks are torn between promoting peace and inciting hatred towards the minority Muslim population. The extremist Ma Ba Tha group is fueling violence, posing a threat to the country's fragile democracy. The Guardian's investigation delves into how these monks' actions are stirring instability in post-transition Myanmar.

The Battle for Myanmar's Buddhist spirit

Discover the rise of mindfulness, a practice rooted in Buddhism now embraced in the western world. Corporate mindfulness is on the upswing, offering meditation techniques that can be done even with a smartphone in hand.

Why mindfulness is big business

Follow the journey of young Buddhists as they embark on the path to becoming Monks in the documentary film "So Are the Mekong." Delve into the year 2021 and explore the spiritual and cultural practices that shape their transformation. Discover the challenges and revelations faced by these individuals as they dedicate themselves to a life of devotion and enlightenment. Experience the beauty and depth of Buddhist traditions along the Mekong River as these aspiring Monks find meaning and purpose in their spiritual quest.

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