Buddhism in China

United States, 1974

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The rise of Buddhism in China is traced from its beginning in 4 BC. The film gives a good outline of Buddha’s philosophy and teaching, the further changes and the new sects. The film is narrated by Alexander Scourby.

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Credits

producer

Wan-go Wen

production company

Hartley Productions

Duration

00:31:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1974

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

001535

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China - Religion

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Religion

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Gautama Buddha

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religions

History → China - History

History → History

History → Religions

People → Gautama Buddha

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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