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| Monks of the Mines (National Geographic) in ancient Afghanistan/Gandhara, Central Asia |
Greek and Persian influence on Early Buddhism
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| Non-Jonesian Indology, Alexander (Ranajit Pal) |
Focusing on the region of Gandhara (in present-day Afghanistan/Pakistan, Central Asia), this video traces how early encounters between these civilizations shaped the development of [Greco-] Buddhist art, writing, and the transmission of ideas [particularly along the Silk Road].
Through reflections on script, statuary, and cultural exchange, this documentary sheds light on the oft-overlooked role that Western thought played in shaping early Buddhism -- a legacy that still echoes to this day.
- 0:00:00 - Title
- 0:00:15 - Chapter 1: Two empires arrive in India
- 0:24:11 - Chapter 2: Roots of writing the Dhamma
- 0:52:23 - Chapter 3: Buddha statues and monasteries
- 1:22:48 - Photo/video credits
- 1:24:00 - About Ajahn Sona
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| Greco-Buddhist Relations in the Hellenistic Far East (Olga Kubica) |
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| Early Buddhism = Gandhari |
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- The Buddhas of Bamiyan, Afghanistan
- Pillars of Ashoka: borrowing ideas to build empire
- Ajahn Sona, June 22, 2025; Dhr. Seven, Amber Larson (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
