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200052 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Chasing Buddha

200052 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

52 minutes follow Robina Courtin, an Australian ex-Catholic turned Buddhist nun, as she teaches her unique approach to Buddhism around the world.

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Amiel Courtin-Wilson

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52 minutes follow Robina Courtin, an Australian ex-Catholic turned Buddhist nun, as she teaches her unique approach to Buddhism around the world.

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Amiel Courtin-Wilsondirector

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Robina Courtin, an Australian expatriate and former Catholic, teaches Buddhism worldwide. In "Chasing Buddha," director Amiel Courtin-Wilson, her nephew, presents her unconventional path from radical activist to Buddhist nun. Courtin shares her experiences and methods for achieving inner peace. Her travels and teachings have attracted a diverse group of followers dedicated to her unique interpretation of Buddhism. The film runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2000.

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