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Inside the Baha Bahis.

A guided introduction to Newar Buddhism, through the monasteries, rituals and communities of Kathmandu Valley.

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Eleven chapters. Your own pace.

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11 chapters

History

Chapter 1 · 0:20 min

Background of Patan — test excerpt

यल देय्‌या पृष्ठभूमि

A temporary 20-second upload test from the opening of the Patan chapter. The complete chapter will replace this excerpt.

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Community

Chapter 2 · 5:04 min

Bahāḥ Bahī in Nepal

नेपाःया बहा: बही

Meet the Bahāḥ and Bahī and the communities that sustain them.

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Architecture

Chapter 3 · 4:07 min

Bahāḥ Bahī Architecture

बहा:बही वास्तुकला

Explore the organisation and architectural features of the monastery courtyards.

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Philosophy

Chapter 4 · 6:22 min

Caitya & Pañca Buddha

चैत्य व पञ्चबुद्ध

An introduction to caityas and the Pañca Buddha.

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History

Chapter 5 · 3:12 min

Patan: A City with Unique Elements

विशेषतां जाःगु यल देय्

Discover some of the elements that distinguish Buddhist life in Patan.

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Philosophy

Chapter 6 · 4:49 min

Triyāna Practice in Bahāḥ Bahī

बहा:बही न्ह्यानाच्वंगु त्रियान अभ्यास

Explore the three yānas discussed in the documentary.

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Community

Chapter 7 · 3:04 min

Saṃgha & Samyak Mahādāna

संघ व्यवस्था व सम्येक् महादान

Learn about community organisation and the Samyak Mahādāna tradition.

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Ritual

Chapter 8 · 4:22 min

Tradition of Sūtra Scriptures; Dyaḥpāḥlāḥ & Daily Rituals

सूत्र ग्रन्थ परम्परा; द्यःपाःलाः व नित्यपूजाविधि

Discover scripture traditions and the rhythms of daily ritual.

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Philosophy

Chapter 9 · 3:02 min

Practice of Ten Perfections

दशपारमिता अभ्यास

An introduction to the practice of the ten perfections.

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Festivals

Chapter 10 · 5:20 min

Matayāḥ & Buṃgadyaḥ Festival

मतयाः व बुंगद्यः जात्रा

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Community

Chapter 11 · Final chapter

Guthi & Its Role in Preservation of Bahāḥ Bahī

गुथि व बहा:बही संरक्षणय् थुकिया भूमिका

Consider the role of Guthi institutions in sustaining Bahāḥ and Bahī.

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