SHORT CUT TO NIRVANA
A Film by Maurizio Benazzo & Nick Day

This award winning documentary takes audiences on a voyage of discovery to the vivid and vibrant world of the Kumbh Mela, accompanied by an irrepressible young Hindu monk, Swami Krishnanand, and several Westerners, each on their own spiritual quest.

Along the way we encounter some of the Kumbh Mela’s wisest and most fascinating characters, including an ascetic sadhu who has held his arm in the air for over 20 years, another who sits on a throne of nails, a Japanese devotee who is buried in a pit for three days, and a guru who proposes that Americans should start meditating for three hours each day!

We also spend moments in the company of an honored guest, the Dalai Lama, as senior leaders of Hinduism and Buddhism join together in an historic moment of unity.

More than a simple account of the Kumbh Mela, this film is a sensory experience of an ancient, grand occasion, a swirl of color and motion, song and cacophony, the sacred and the surreal -- spiritual India exactly as anyone would hope to find it.

From this ancient tradition comes a powerful and uplifting message of harmony, unity, and peace for all humanity.

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Namaste Friends!

We are delighted to announce that Short Cut to Nirvana has played in over 100 theatres across the U.S. for ONE YEAR!

During that time, around 60,000 people have had the opportunity to experience the message of peace, harmony and joy of this incredible event, the Kumbh Mela.

Now you can receive the blessings and help spread this important message with our new DVD and unique Temple of Harmony, only available on this site.

By buying the DVD and CD here you will directly help us bring more spiritual films into an increasingly troubled world. Let's make the 21st Century a time for real optimism and awakening!

with love, Maurizio and Nick

Photo: Carole Harbard

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