Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World
Aug 06, 2011 · 1h 14m
Director
Faris KermaniOverview
In this fascinating documentary, historian Bettany Hughes travels to the seven wonders of the Buddhist world.Her journey begins at the Mahabodhi Temple in India, where Buddhism was born; here Hughes examines the foundations of the belief system - the three jewels.At Nepal's Boudhanath Stupa, she looks deeper into the concept of dharma - the teaching of Buddha, and at the Temple of the Tooth in Sri Lanka, Bettany explores karma, the idea that our intentional acts will be mirrored in the future.At Wat Pho Temple in Thailand, Hughes explores samsara, the endless cycle of birth and death that Buddhists seek to end by achieving enlightenment, before travelling to Angkor Wat in Cambodia to learn more about the practice of meditation.In Hong Kong, Hughes visits the Giant Buddha and looks more closely at Zen, before arriving at the final wonder, the Hsi Lai temple in Los Angeles, to discover more about the ultimate goal for all Buddhists - nirvana.
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What is Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World about?
In this fascinating documentary, historian Bettany Hughes travels to the seven wonders of the Buddhist world.Her journey begins at the Mahabodhi Temple in India, where Buddhism was born; here Hughes examines the foundations of the belief system - the three jewels.At Nepal's Boudhanath Stupa, she looks deeper into the concept of dharma - the teaching of Buddha, and at the Temple of the Tooth in…
When was Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World released?
Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World was released on August 6, 2011.
Where can I watch Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World?
Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World?
Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
Who directed Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World?
Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World was directed by Faris Kermani.
Who is in the cast of Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World?
The cast of Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World includes Bettany Hughes (Presenter).
Is Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World on Netflix?
No, Seven Wonders of the Buddhist World is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads instead.