Movies and TvShows featuring "buddhist-nun" theme.

In 'Riverworld,' a man named Matt wakes up in a strange and unfamiliar world after dying. He soon discovers that he is not alone and must navigate this new reality while confronting the regrets and mistakes of his past. With the help of his newfound allies, Matt embarks on a journey to find a way back home, but he soon realizes that there are powerful forces at play that threaten to keep him trapped in this mysterious world forever.

The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks is a provocative comedy-drama that takes place in ancient China. The story follows a young man who becomes entangled in a web of forbidden love and sexual adventures. As he navigates through a world filled with jealousy, betrayal, and corruption, he must confront his own desires and learn important lessons about life, relationships, and the power of love. With a mix of humor, romance, and martial arts, this film explores the complexities of human sexuality in a unique and entertaining way.

Yohei, a punk rocker, becomes a Buddhist monk in order to inherit a mountain temple. Though initially rebelling against the tough monastic discipline, he learns to adjust. Then his girlfriend shows up, enticing him to return to his rock 'n' roll roots.

Zen (2009) is a biographical drama that tells the story of a Zen master in 13th-century China. The film explores the master's journey towards enlightenment, his struggles with sickness and poverty, and his teachings on Zen philosophy and Buddhist principles. Based on a novel, the film delves into the master's life at a Buddhist temple, his encounters with Buddhist priests and nuns, and his quest for spiritual enlightenment.

Developed by Thích Nhất Hạnh himself, the exercises taught here combine simple stretching and graceful gestures with mindfulness meditation. Join Thich Nhat Hanh and Plum Village monk Brother Michael to explore ten unique movements. Practice them before or after sitting meditation anytime you have a few minutes to refresh your body and quiet your mind.

Near the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers who then becomes emperor. Shi retreats to a monastery, perhaps to hide, perhaps to plan a coup. When his loyal troops as well as the princess he desires are slain, he seeks refuge in a remote, abandoned monastery where an aged abbot schools him with practical, earthy teachings. The emperor's forces pursue Shi: first a woman, then a general seek to overpower him with lust and might. Over the course of the film, the reds of battle give way to blues of meditation.

When her entire family is killed by the occupying Manchus, Yin Wing Chun narrowly escapes to Shaolin temple.

The Yogis of Tibet is a documentary that explores the history and tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as the suppression faced by Tibetan monks and nuns. It covers topics such as supernatural powers, political oppression, and the belief in the afterlife. The movie provides insights into the secret rituals and reclusive practices of Tibetan yogis and sheds light on the challenges they face under Chinese Communist rule.

Two brothers are separated by communism and a sister, a former imperial concubine turned Buddhist nun

A young woman moves to Tokyo. Her quest to find spiritual values hidden in the modern city leads her to take photographs and ends in a pilgrimage to a remote cemetery in the mountains. Shot amongst the neon lights and crowds of Tokyo and the ancient graves and forestry in the Buddhist monastery town of Koyasan, The Mountain of Signs is a film homage to the essay form of zuihitsu in traditional Japanese literature. Its nameless female protagonist illustrates her surroundings through a diaristic monologue that combines poetry and philosophy.