Nanavira Hamuduru
Theravada Buddhism
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.
- Year: 2011
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- Genre: Documentary
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- Keyword: buddhism, phenomenology, existentialist
- Director: Tom Rosenberg
- Cast: Harold Edward Musson (Ven. Nanavira Thera)