Movie Details
Theatrical Release:January 1st, 2011
Original Language:English
Nanavira Hamuduru on the Web:Official Website
Nanavira Hamuduru (2011)
DirectorTom Rosenberg
Plot
British Buddhist monk, Ven. Ñanavira Thera ordained in Ceylon shortly after WWII and lived as a hermit on the outskirts of a remote village, Bundala, until his suicide in 1965. His complex and innovative writings remain largely unknown - in part because of his suicide, but also due to the challenging and unorthodox nature of his work. The film explores Ven. Ñanavira's biography, writings, and the questions around monastic suicide.