The Boudhanath in Nepal: a Buddhist painter battles the elements in order to honour Buddha’s birthday. Sacred Wonders s1e3, BBC 2019
Kathmandu, Nepal: Boudhanath … One of the largest in the world … It houses holy relics said to include the bones of Buddha … In almost perfect condition because it’s constantly being repainted. ibid.
In the gallery, telling the story of the Buddha’s image in Asia are unique treasures spanning almost two thousand years. Secrets of the Museum s2e6, BBC 2021
Buddhism ... The six stages of Samsara ... What I would call Heaven they would call enlightenment. Tim Marlow, Judgement Day: Images of Heaven and Hell: Heaven, Sky Arts 2004
On March 2022, China’s State TV was hijacked by members of an outlawed spiritual group called Falun Gong. The hijackers’ goal was to counter the government’s narrative about their practice. Storyville: Eternal Spring, BBC 2025
Changchun, China, March 2022: The morning after the hijacking, I looked out the window. The sky was overcast. Police sirens wailed. I sensed severe persecution was coming. ibid. hijacker
They beat us till we couldn’t resist. ibid.
Nearly every block had a practice site with hundreds of people. The biggest group was in Cultural Square. ibid.
We just wanted to pursue our spiritual practice. ibid.
On July 20th 1999 the government banned Falun Gong. ibid.
My memory of the persecution was unforgettable. ibid.