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200586 min0documentary

7.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Amongst White Clouds

200586 min0documentary

7.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Buddhist hermit monks in the Zhongnan Mountain range of China live a secluded lifestyle centered on spiritual practice and simplicity.

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Edward A. Burger

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Buddhist hermit monks in the Zhongnan Mountain range of China live a secluded lifestyle centered on spiritual practice and simplicity.

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Edward A. Burgerdirector

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Buddhist hermit monks reside in the Zhongnan Mountain range of China, living a life centered on spiritual practice and simplicity. "Amongst White Clouds" captures their daily routines, teachings, and rituals. The film presents the interactions between students and masters within this secluded community. It portrays their efforts to balance solitude with the need for connection, set against the backdrop of their remote environment. Directed by Edward A. Burger, the documentary runs for 86 minutes.

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