Synopsis
Tonight's documentary concludes the Buddhism season, profiling number of converts to the faith, including an IT consultant who has given up a lucrative career to work in a restaurant, and featuring a harrowing visit to Auschwitz.
- Programme: Everyman
- Episode: The Buddhists of Suburbia
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2003
- Religious Education | Buddhism
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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