buddha

In 2001 the Taliban swept through Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley to destroy the colossal stone Buddha statues which had stood for over 1500 years. Al Jazeera looks at the aftermath in present day Bamiyan. (23:20 min, 2 segments)

This excellent BBC/Discovery Channel documentary follows the Buddha on his journey from the lap of luxury to the verge of starvation and final enlightenment. (49:54 min)

The epic BBC series moves on to the revolutionary years after 500BC - the Age of the Buddha.