Wednesday, March 19 2008 - "Buddha Wild Monk in a Hut," directed, written and presented by actress and producer Anna Wilding, has a special screening at Tibet House with discussion to follow. "Buddha Wild" has been called a "heartwarming, charming and illuminating film" and "a must see film" by NY and LA Splash Magazine. It garnered critics pick in LA Weekly Magazine after a two week stint in Laemmle cinemas in Los Angeles.

The film played in cinemas overseas and in the Screen Actors Guild Foundation Screening series in Los Angeles, Calgary Buddhist Film Series,and the International Festival of Films on Tribal Art and Culture in India...

"Buddha Wild" journeys to and provides an "affectionate glimpse" into the cultural and monastic lives of Thai and Sri Lankan missionary monks living on a remote monastary in the Western world. The film explores the basic tenets of Buddhism, celibacy, politics, the role of women in Asian society and the day to day lives of monks.This is the first East Coast and New York screening of the film. The screening was produced and organized by Ganden Thurman Executive Director of Tibet House.

When: 7pm
Where: Tibet House NY,22 West 15th St NYC.
Cost: Tickets are now available on line at www.tibethouse.org for $18 for members and $20 for non members.
Contact: Tibet House
Email: info@tibethouse.org
Phone: 212-807-0563
Website: http://www.tibethouse.org/option,com_extcalendar/Itemid,99999999/extmode,view/extid,168

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