The Buddha Comes to Sussex

By David Thompson

⭐ Recommended

This is a piece of exceptional quality, recommended for everyone.

35 min

A short documentary about the building of Chithurst Monastery and, in particular, Ajahn Chah’s visit to the rural, English community.

About: Buddhism Comes West

Published in 1979 by the BBC.

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