Former Buddhist monk Dawa Dachhiri left his Himalayan monastery with a unique blend of discipline, compassion, and physical mastery.
Now living in the Swiss Alps, he prepares for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games while pursuing a deeply personal goal: funding a monastic school in his home village of Mera. To achieve it, he created the Solokhumbu Trail, a 300-km journey across Nepal’s sacred landscapes and Himalayan peaks. This film follows his transformation from monk to world-class trail runner and explores the land that shaped him — the Land of the Gods.
Documentary: Dawa Dachhiri Sherpa. The Buddhist Monk Who Ran For Olympic Gold
Directed by: Jean-Michel Jorda
Production : Y.N Productions, Mona Lisa Production,TV8 Mont Blanc
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