John Robbins is an ex-American teacher who, dissatisfied with life in America decided to travel. After visiting many countries, he finally becomes a Farang Monk living in Thailand. He talks about his decision and the personal attempts to find the middle road between excessive goal orientation and totally dropping out.
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ACMI Identifier
015436
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Asia - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travelers
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhist monks
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Capitalism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethics
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Life change events
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Life change events
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)