Ani Chudrun used to present on TV. She gave up fame to be a Buddhist nun. Why?
In this gentle and honest portrait, Buddhist nun Ani Chudrun explains what led her away from a life of celebrity, drugs and materialism to one of reflection, compassion and ritual. Shot at Ani’s home in a forest in Sussex, the film shows how one person can radically transform their life in the search for meaning.
Director: Planetary Collective
Producer: Steve Kennedy
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History
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