The Spirit of Asia

The Spirit of Asia

1980 1 Seasons 8 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

David Attenborough visits Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, and India-countries where the world's most ancient religions and art forms have remarkably endured into the 20th century,

David Attenborough visits Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, and India-countries where the world's most ancient religions and art forms have remarkably endured into the 20th century,

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The World of Shadows

In Indonesia, ancient communities across 13,000 islands believe in nature spirits and ancestral ghosts. They perform sac

EP 2

The Morning of the World

In the 16th-century, when neighbours converted to Islam, Bali maintained a blend of Hinduism and spirit worship. Life is

EP 3

Land of the Cosmic Mountain

When Indian religion arrived in Java, ancestral shrines were re-dedicated to Shiva, and the Buddhist temple of Borobudur

EP 4

The Story of Rama

The Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic, has captivated imaginations for 2,000 years. In India, it's performed annually at

EP 5

The Haunted Land

The Irrawaddy River is a vital waterway that flows through central Burma. Along its banks lie the ancient ruins of Pagan

EP 6

Artists in Exile

In southern France, an old army camp turned Vietnamese village shelters refugees. It uniquely preserves a spirit possess

EP 7

God-Kings of Angkor

In ancient Cambodia, God-Kings built fine temples in dense jungles. Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious building,

EP 8

Land of a Million Buddhas

In Thailand, modern culture coexists with ancient traditions. Miniature temples stand alongside hotels, and monks perfor

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