Blew me away, and I'm not really a surf fan! But the spiritual intensity of something like surf cannot be denied after watching this short film. Very compelling and intense in the feeling of "something" inside us that drives us to the ocean, in a search for identity, for understanding, and for creating a inner connection with everything that surrounds us.
Ocean Monk talks about the modern monks of today's world, who no longer dwell in caves or monasteries living harsh and secluded lives, but rather live in cities like New York, and have regular jobs and homes, whilst mastering the art of self-knowing and self-transendence in activities such as surfing. A piece of art for the enthusiasts of surfing...(and not)