The New Pacific Fifty Ways to Get Enlightened
Each of the world's major religions is found in the Pacific -- Islam in Indonesia, Buddhism in Korea and Japan, Hinduism in Fiji and Bali, and Christianity throughout the South Pacific. Everywhere animism survives, often hiding within the ritual of Buddhism or Christianity. Also at work are Mormons, missionaries, and Eastern gurus and mystics. What will become of this mixing of faiths from East and West?
An eight part series looking at the political and technological development of the Pacific and its traditions, culture, pastimes, and beliefs.
Primary Title
- The New Pacific
Episode Title
- Fifty Ways to Get Enlightened
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 1 February 1986
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 7
Channel
- TV2
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Owning Organisation
- Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand
Programme Description
- An eight part series looking at the political and technological development of the Pacific and its traditions, culture, pastimes, and beliefs.
Episode Description
- Each of the world's major religions is found in the Pacific -- Islam in Indonesia, Buddhism in Korea and Japan, Hinduism in Fiji and Bali, and Christianity throughout the South Pacific. Everywhere animism survives, often hiding within the ritual of Buddhism or Christianity. Also at work are Mormons, missionaries, and Eastern gurus and mystics. What will become of this mixing of faiths from East and West?
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Pacific Area--Social conditions
- Pacific Area--Civilization
Contributors
- Michael MacIntyre (Producer)
- Michael MacIntyre (Director)
- Michael MacIntyre (Writer)
- Peter France (Narrator)
- Peter France (Writer)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Pacific Area--Social conditions
- Pacific Area--Civilization