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Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut
Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut

10.0

Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut

NR·2008·60m

Summary

Buddhist monks open up about the joys and challenges of living out the precepts of the Buddha as a full-time vocation. Controversies swirling within modern monastic Buddhism are examined, from celibacy and the role of women to racism and concerns about the environment.

Crew

Director, Writer

Anna Wilding

Reviews

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Steve Butterworth

April 17, 2017

I loved this movie. The beautiful Anna Wilding captures the essence of joy with effortless flair. Beautifully filmed, one walks away from Buddha Wild with vivid, memorable images etched in their mind. I have actually watched this film, end to end, four times. Each time, I come away with little details I didn't catch before. A great introduction for anyone first discovering Asian cultures, and equally satisfying for those well versed in Buddhism. It plays brilliantly on the big screen, but is also compelling on DVD.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$25,000.00

Revenue:

$275,000.00

Keywords

buddhism
buddhist monk
dalai lama
buddha
american culture
buddhist temple
woman director
asian history