Buddhist Trilogy in order

Akio Jissoji's Buddhist Trilogy. 3 films, 6h 55m in all, in release order.

This Transient Life
1970 · 143 min
Near a remote Buddhist monastery, a young man falls in love with his sister and gets her pregnant. After a monk finds out, the young man becomes an assistant to a master sculptor, only to proceed to complicate matters with his affairs.
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Mandala
1971 · 135 min
Two university students from Kyoto decide to swap partners and spend the night in an isolated motel. However, one of the couples is attacked. Desperate for answers, they search for the attackers and come across a cult that promotes sexual freedom.
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Poem
1972 · 137 min
A rigidly devoted young servant lives in a decaying aristocratic household as its members drift toward modernity, hedonism, and financial collapse. While the family quarrels over the fate of their estate, he clings to tradition and ritual, becoming a quiet witness to the social change and emotional unrest around him.
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Frequently asked questions

What order should I watch Buddhist Trilogy in?

1. This Transient Life (1970), 2. Mandala (1971), 3. Poem (1972).

How long does it take to watch all of Buddhist Trilogy?

About 6h 55m across 3 released films.

Do any Buddhist Trilogy films have post-credit scenes?

None are listed on TMDB.