About the videos in this gallery
The galleries represent biographical material on typical hermits from the United States and the world.
The term "wilderness" hermit refers to the repute for living in nature, perhaps in a makeshift dwelling, in solitude, though not as a recluse. One section focuses on Christian hermits throughout the world. Another focuses on Buddhists and Taoists of China, plus the Thai forest hermit tradition, a modern Tibetan Buddhist monk wanderer, and Sri Lankan hermit-philosopher. Topical videos consider eremitic themes, including solitude, silence, simplicity, and moneylessness.