The Mountain Path - 山道 (Full Documentary)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:38:53 +0000

THE MOUNTAIN PATH
A journey deep into the remote valleys of China’s Zhongnan Mountains to meet Buddhist hermits upholding a centuries-old tradition of solitude, simplicity, and awakening.

Fifteen years after releasing my first film, "Amongst White Clouds", I returned to my archive of over one hundred hours of footage to create this completely new cinematic experience. Reimagined with previously unseen interviews, a new sound design by Douglas Quin, all-new narration, and more immersive editing style, "The Mountain Path" reveals a deepened perspective on my journey and the timeless wisdom of these hermit practitioners.

📺 How to watch:
On YouTube: Free to watch, but because our channel is new, YouTube may inject automated ads that we do not control or profit from.

On Patreon (Recommended): Watch the full film completely ad-free and uninterrupted in its original cinematic quality. It is open to everyone—no paid subscription required.

🏔️ Step Deeper: If this journey moves you and you wish to support the creation and sharing of films like this, consider joining our community. As a supporter, you gain access to a living archive of 25 years of uncut interviews, rare field footage, and director’s commentaries.
Begin here: https://patreon.com/edwardaburger

Connect with the journey:
Learn about my 27-years studying with Buddhists in China
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Thank you for walking this path with us.