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Saiyuki
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Saiyuki (2001)

7.3
TV_14

Many years ago, humans and demons lived in harmony. But that unity ended when demons started attacking humans and plotted a mission to unleash Gyumao - an evil demon imprisoned for thousands of years. Now, Genjo Sanzo, a rogue priest, must team up with three demons - Sha Gojyo, Son Goku, and Cho Hakkai - and embark on a perilous journey to the west to stop these demons from resurrecting Gyumao and restore the balance between humans and demons on Earth.

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The New Legends of Monkey
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The New Legends of Monkey (2020)

6.5
TV_PG
Monkey
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Monkey (2004)

8.4

Monkey (1978) is an epic TV show set in the 16th century, following the adventures of Monkey, a mischievous and immortal superhero with incredible kung fu skills. Alongside his companions, Monkey embarks on a magical odyssey to India, facing demons, gods, and demons, all while navigating through the complex worlds of philosophy, religion, and morality.

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Ah My Buddha!!
Tv Show

Ah My Buddha!! (2005)

5.8
TV_MA

Sixteen-year-old Ikkou Satonaka has raging hormones that make every other boy's look simply weak in comparison. When he gets turned on, he's literally turned into a super-powerful Buddhist monk capable of vanquishing the most evil of spirits! Ikkou's parents send him to the Saienji Temple to train to become a proper monk under the watchful eye of his grandmother. One of his first challenges is to learn to control his lusty desires - but that's easier said than done when he's surrounded by a bevy of beautiful nun trainees who keep losing their clothes!

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Haunted Junction
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Haunted Junction (1997)

5.8

Meet Haruto Hojo, an ordinary high school student with an unusual problem. He's got ghosts and spirits running amuck at school! Appointed President of the Saints Club, Haruto, Mutsuki, and Kazuo are charged with the task of investigating strange phenomena on campus and improve the quality of life for the school spirits that roam the halls. But how can three students handle the likes of Hanako, the sultry bathroom spirit, a Kosak-dancing skeleton, a fish monster living in the school's pool, Red Mantle, Nino-kun, and the rest of the Saito school spirits?

Life of Pi
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Life of Pi(2012)

7.9
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PG
127Minutes

A young man named Pi survives a disaster at sea and finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. As they journey together, Pi learns to coexist with the tiger, forming a unique bond. They face various challenges, including finding food and water, and encounter a floating island that turns out to be dangerous. Eventually, they reach the coast of Mexico, but the tiger walks away without acknowledging Pi. Pi tells a remarkable story to insurance agents, paralleling the characters in the story with his experience. The agents choose the story with the tiger.

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High school girl Shimoshiraishi Mugi, a former idol otaku is about to graduate high school but still is undecided in her career path. Her grandfather, who was the chief priest of a temple, passes away, and during the funeral, she discovers he had left behind considerable debt. There she also meets her childhood friend Isono Shuu, who had studied at a Buddhist University and is a qualified monk. Mugi, who doesn’t want to let go fully of her grandfather’s temple accepts Shuu’s proposal to become chief priest, and the two work together to rebuild the temple.

Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake
Tv Show

Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake (2022)

7.2
TV_MA
Pilgrimage
Tv Show

Pilgrimage (2018)

7

Celebrities take a journey of a lifetime. They all have different faiths and beliefs - will stepping in ancient footsteps on a spiritual journey broaden minds?

A Thousand Words
Movie

A Thousand Words(2012)

5.9
PG_13
91Minutes

After a encounter with a spiritual guru, a deceitful literary agent finds himself cursed by a magical tree. The curse limits him to speaking only a thousand words before he dies.

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Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that explore the rich and captivating world of Buddhism. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking narratives and delve into the teachings, traditions, and philosophy of this ancient Eastern religion. From enlightening documentaries to captivating dramas, SimilarWatch offers a treasure trove of Buddhist-themed entertainment.

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