Movie Details
Theatrical Release:January 1st, 2011
Original Language:English
Nanavira Hamuduru on the Web:Official Website
Nanavira Hamuduru (2011)
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.
DirectorTom Rosenberg