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The Opium Trail

Extent:
Film reels (60 minutes, black-and-white sound; 2,160 feet, 16mm)
Type:
Archival materials
Film reels
Date:
circa 1960
Scope and Contents:
An edited film dealing with the varied aspects of the opium trade in golden triange region of Burma, Laos, and the Yunan Province of China. Scenes include: the growing cycle of the poppy and extraction of sap from the mature pods, illustration of the role of opium growing and trade in the local economy of the Shan peoples of highland Burma, the preparation of the drug for sale to smugglers, the organization of the smuggling caravans, the techniques by which smugglers circumvent detection and arrest, the processing of opium into heroin, the sale of heroin on the streets of Hong Kong, and enforcement efforts. ; Edited film produced by ATV Pathfinder Productions documenting aspects of the opium trade in the golden triangle region of Burma, Laos, and the Yunan Province of China. Film includes the growing cycle of the poppy, the role of opium trade in the local economy of the Shan people of highland Burma, preparation of the drug for smuggling, and processing of opium into heroin for sale on the streets of Hong Kong.

Legacy keywords: Special crops poppy ; Smuggling ethnic specialization penalties ; Narcotics opium heroin addiction ; Adornment wealth ethnic groups opium trade ; Religion Buddhism narcotics ; Secret societies Chinese Triads Tongs ; Smoking pipes opium ; Political movements smuggling Koumingtang ; Army smuggling ; Police illegal drugs enforcement ; Chieng, Thailand ; Crime organized ; Corruption bribery police

Credits: Cowell, Adrian director
Local Numbers:
HSFA 1981.5.7
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
National Human Studies Film Center collection, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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National Human Studies Film Center collection
Archival Repository:
Human Studies Film Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pc92292de4f-6f9e-4551-8bad-0dea46131f17
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-hsfa-1986-13-ref5

The encyclopedia of Eastern philosophy and religion : Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Zen / Ingrid Fischer-Schreiber [et al.] ; editors, Stephan Schuhmacher, Gert Woerner ; translators, Michael H. Kohn, Karen Ready, Werner Wünsche

Author:
Fischer-Schreiber, Ingrid  Search this
Schuhmacher, Stephan  Search this
Woerner, Gert  Search this
Physical description:
xv, 468 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Type:
Dictionaries
Place:
Asia
Date:
1989
Topic:
Religion  Search this
Philosophy, Asian  Search this
Call number:
BL1005 .L4813
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_873245

Katam karaniyam : lectures, essays and studies / by Masaharu Anesaki

Author:
Anesaki, Masaharu 1873-1949  Search this
Ishibashi, Tomonobu 1886-1947  Search this
Physical description:
2 p. ℓ., ii p., 1 ℓ., ii. 318 p., 1 ℓ. port. 23 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Japan
Date:
1934
Topic:
Buddhism  Search this
Christianity and other religions--Buddhism  Search this
Buddhism--Relations--Christianity  Search this
Religion  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_882360

Hinduism and Buddhism : an historical sketch

Author:
Eliot, Charles 1862-1931  Search this
Physical description:
3 v. ; 22 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Asia
Date:
1957
1921
[1957, 1921]
Topic:
Hinduism  Search this
Buddhism and Hinduism  Search this
Religion  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_882429

Asan Tol Project

Collection Creator:
Lewis, Todd, 1952-  Search this
Extent:
Video recordings (color sound)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Date:
1987
Scope and Contents:
Full video record is a documentation project of a religious and ceremonial life in Asan Tol, a central bazaar in Kathmandu which is important both as a hub for economic transactions and a focal point in the religious geography of the Kathmandu Valley. Shots depict activities around the diety/Bodhisattva Karunamya, one of the central figures in the popular Buddhism of the Mahayana tradition. The diety is carried on a ratha (ritual conveyance/palequin) through the central markets of Kathmandu where devotees make devotions; forms of devotionalism depicted include a host of offerings intended to please the "senses" of the diety; the lighting of 108 wick lamps; offering puja plates and coins; drum and horn music played by groups known as bajans; chanting and reading from the sutras of the Buddhist tradition; adornment with tika (dot on forehead). Many of the sequences illustrate the interbraiding between religious and economic spheres such as the tika dealers adorning the heads of devotees of the ratha and its attendants taking puja and returning prasad.

Legacy Keywords: Ritual devotions bodhisattva ; Bazaars ritual theatre ; Religion Buddhism Mahayana traditions ; Ritual structures ratha palequins ; Markets Asan Tol Kathmandu ; Temples Annapurna Newar Buddhism ; Ritual devotions offerings puja ; Flowers vendors of Kathmandu ; Shrines mobile Ratha Kathmandu ; Priests puja Karunamya ; Crowds bazaars social interaction Kathmandu ; Music devotional bajans ; Musical instruments drums horns bajans ; Chants devotionalism Buddhism ; Language and culture

Video camera: Brian Hollander
General:
Local Numbers: HSFA 1989.5.1 - 3a
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Todd Lewis films of Asan Tol, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
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Todd Lewis films of Asan Tol
Archival Repository:
Human Studies Film Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pc94742f091-b1d1-456b-851a-5e71f1516cb2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-hsfa-1989-05-ref5

Asan Tol Project

Collection Creator:
Lewis, Todd, 1952-  Search this
Extent:
Video recordings (color sound)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Date:
1987
Scope and Contents:
Full video record is a documentation project. This video cassette documents ritual activities in a Newari courtyard (Duga baha) typical of the residential spaces adjacent to Asan Tol. Shots depict a preparatory activities for and ceremony held to commemorate the birth, death, and enlightenment of Buddah. Women washing votive shrines (stupas and chityas) in the courtyard; ritual cycle of puja being offered at shrines; puja at the Kwapadyah shrine of the baha; Vudracharia priest making offerings at shrine in the baha; shots of the baha being decorated--residents carrying out plants which are placed around the shrines; chanting of mantras by priest.

Legacy Keywords: Ritual devotions Buddhism ; Religion Buddhism ; Houses residences Kathmandu ; Ritual structures shrines altars Buddhism ; Ceremony Buddah Kathmandu ; Shrines stupas chityas Buddhism ; Purifications shrines washing of ; Flowers as puja Kathmandu ; Priests Vudracharia Buddhism ; Chants mantras ; Architecture religious tympanums Kathmandu ; Carvings ritual tympanum Kathmandu ; Offerings ritual Buddhism ; Language and culture

Video camera: Brian Hollander
General:
Local Numbers: HSFA 1989.5.1 - 4a
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Todd Lewis films of Asan Tol, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Todd Lewis films of Asan Tol
Archival Repository:
Human Studies Film Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pc94fc1c3a4-6f0e-464d-b45b-4840cbae6920
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-hsfa-1989-05-ref7

Asan Tol Project

Collection Creator:
Lewis, Todd, 1952-  Search this
Extent:
Video recordings (color sound)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Date:
1987
Scope and Contents:
Full video record is a documentation project which includes scenes of activities during the Mahvani or Desan Festival in Kathmandu when all dieties that receive blood sacrifies are given offerings. Shots of ducks being sacrificed before the Temple of Annapuran in Asan Tol; the sacrifice of water buffaloes and goats by members of the military in a central square reflecting the mythological victory of Durga over the buffalo demon; the fierce image of Shiva outside the Kathmandu palace.

Legacy Keywords: Shrines Temple of Annapurna Kathmandu (Nepal) ; Animal sacrifice Desan festival Buddhism ; Statues Buddhism Shiva ; Religion Buddhism animal sacrifice ; Military ceremonies Buddhism ; Festivals animal sacrifice mythology ; Language and culture

Video camera: Brian Hollander
General:
Local Numbers: HSFA 1989.5.1 - 8
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Collection Rights:
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Collection Citation:
Todd Lewis films of Asan Tol, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Todd Lewis films of Asan Tol
Archival Repository:
Human Studies Film Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pc9ef8d413e-50a4-49e9-8dff-530433c84414
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-hsfa-1989-05-ref13

Buddhism and Buddhists in southern Asia / by Kenneth J. Saunders

Author:
Saunders, Kenneth J (Kenneth James) 1883-1937  Search this
Physical description:
xiii, 75 p. ; 20 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Sri Lanka
Burma
Thailand
Date:
1923
Topic:
Buddhism  Search this
Christianity and other religions--Buddhism  Search this
Call number:
294 .S39
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_857480

Bronze Image worshipped by the Chinese, (sculpture)

Artist:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Type:
Sculptures
Exhibition Catalogs
Date:
1876
Topic:
Figure  Search this
Religion--Buddhism  Search this
Control number:
AECI 04000294
Data Source:
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_aeci_82033

Great Bronze Statue of Amida Buddha at Kamakura, Known as The Daibutsu, from the Priests' Garden, (painting)

Painter:
La Farge, John 1835-1910  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor
Type:
Paintings
Owner/Location:
Kennedy Galleries New York New York
Date:
1886
Topic:
Architecture--Monument--Statue  Search this
Religion--Buddhism--Buddha  Search this
Landscape--Japan--Kamakura  Search this
Control number:
IAP 61020276
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_74048

Japanese Idol, used by the Damios or Princes, (sculpture)

Artist:
Unknown  Search this
Type:
Sculptures
Exhibition Catalogs
Date:
1876
Topic:
Religion--Buddhism  Search this
Figure  Search this
Control number:
AECI 02020045
Data Source:
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_aeci_41831

Chinese Idol, (sculpture)

Artist:
Unknown  Search this
Type:
Sculptures
Exhibition Catalogs
Date:
1876
Topic:
Religion--Buddhism  Search this
Figure  Search this
Control number:
AECI 02020054
Data Source:
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_aeci_41840

Kwannon, (painting)

Title:
Kwannon Meditating on Human Life, (painting)
Kwaunon, (painting)
Painter:
La Farge, John 1835-1910  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Type:
Paintings
Owner/Location:
Butler Institute of American Art 524 Wick Avenue Youngstown Ohio 44502 Accession Number: 918-O-106
Date:
1908
Topic:
Mythology--Asian--Kwannon  Search this
Religion--Buddhism  Search this
Landscape--Waterfall  Search this
Figure female--Full length  Search this
Control number:
IAP 42830031
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_53898

Lady in Chinese Silk Jacket, (painting)

Painter:
Gutmann, Bernhard 1869-1936  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Type:
Paintings
Date:
1909
Topic:
Figure female--Full length  Search this
Dress--Ethnic--Chinese Dress  Search this
Object--Art Object--Sculpture  Search this
Religion--Buddhism--Buddha  Search this
Control number:
IAP 89390031
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_377530

Buddhist Bronze, (sculpture)

Artist:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Type:
Sculptures
Exhibition Catalogs
Date:
1876
Topic:
Figure  Search this
Religion--Buddhism  Search this
Control number:
AECI 09460004
Data Source:
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_aeci_126771

Buddhist Statuary, (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Seated buddha: bronze; Standing and kneeling buddhas: cast concrete; Base: stone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Koyasan Buddhist Temple 342 East First Street Los Angeles California 90012
Topic:
Religion--Buddhism  Search this
Control number:
IAS CA000338
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_318893

Zhongguo fo jiao wen hua yi shu / Wu Weishan, Wang Yueqing zhu bian ; Sheng Kai fu zhu bian

Title:
中国佛敎文化艺术 / 吴为山, 王月清主编 ; 圣凯副主编
Author:
Wu, Weishan 1962-  Search this
Shengkai 1972-  Search this
Physical description:
2, 243 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
China
Date:
2002
Topic:
Buddhism  Search this
Buddhism and culture  Search this
Buddhism and art  Search this
Religion and culture  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1019291

5 Water Spouts, Frog and Lintel, (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Unknown (Javanese)  Search this
Medium:
Sculptures: gray volcanic rock; Bases: granite
Culture:
Javanese  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Fairmount Park Art Association 1616 Walnut Street, Suite 2012 Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103
Located Penn's Landing, International Sculpture Garden Columbus Boulevard & Dock Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Date:
1100-1299. Installed 1986
Topic:
Ethnic  Search this
Animal--Tiger  Search this
Animal--Sheep  Search this
Animal--Elephant  Search this
Animal--Amphibian--Frog  Search this
Mythology--Asian  Search this
Religion--Buddhism  Search this
Religion--Hinduism  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA000616
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_332500

(Buddha), (sculpture)

Title:
(Japanese House Buddha), (sculpture)
Jizo, a Buddhist Diety, (sculpture)
Jizo, a Japanese House Buddha, (sculpture)
Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: stone; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Philadelphia Fairmount Park Commission Memorial Hall, West Park, P. O. Box 21601 Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19131
Administered by Friends of the Japanese House and Garden Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Located Fairmount Park Horticultural Center, (Japanese House), Shofuso Garden, west side of park, Belmont Avenue & North Horticultural Drive Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Topic:
Religion--Buddhism  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA000132
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_315470

Sen Bana No Saki, (sculpture)

Title:
Thousand Blossoms, (sculpture)
Sculptor:
Matthews, Kazuko Kayasuga 1934-  Search this
Medium:
Painted clay
Culture:
Japanese  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures-Architectural component
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Honda Plaza 400 East Second Street Los Angeles California
Date:
1981
Topic:
Abstract--Geometric  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Emblem  Search this
Religion--Buddhism  Search this
Allegory--Quality--Fortune  Search this
Control number:
IAS CA000322
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_318877

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