Brahmanic society | Genius of the Ancient World
An explanation of the social and religious context in which the Buddha was brought up and how it influenced his ideas.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'51''
- Broadcast year: 2015
Curriculum Connection
- Religious Education | Buddhism | Beliefs and teachings | The Buddha
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Genius of the Ancient World
- Episode: Buddha
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