Inside The Forbidden Monastery: The Brutal World Of Ancient Zen Monks

For over 2,500 years, the core teachings of Buddhism have survived across eons, spreading from India across Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Japan. But how did these eternal truths endure—and what does it truly take to protect and master them? In this documentary, step inside the hidden world of...

51 min - Spirituality & Wellness - Odyssey

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