4th screening! And a rather "personal" one I would say. Its quite a dry film where its all about the life of a monk who is an english man, decided to derobe one day and return to the status of a lay person. After going through the civilian life, get married, divorced and womanizing around, found that civilian life is not for him. Later on went back to be a monastic again with a fresh yet mature idea and conviction to carrying on the practise.
"Personal" I would say its all about our individual cultivation. Why so?
1) Some who never experienced might not be learned. Buddhist often fell into a trap...ah I am from which temple. Which temple feels like home? I am close to which Shifu or since I learned Buddhism I have been in this temple and I am comfortable.
Our wise Buddha even for his unmatched wisdom seeks teachings from various teachers.
Seek and your doubt will be answered. Yet seek again since we can never learn everything.
2) Be mindful of our mind. I believe if the monk does not observe his mind, either he will just be contented being an immatured monk or it marks the end of his monastic cultivation.
3) Lust is just an amplification from love. Love thats uncontrolled turns into ignorance and attachment.
4) To let go is to receive more. Without taking the bold step to derobe, he will never become a wise and learned monk, contributing more to the world.
5) Live is full of uncertainty. Buddhism is indeed an active religion. Instead of surrendering all your life to a supreme being, buddhists understands that no joy is permanent as well as no suffering is everlasting. There is no such situation as predetermination and we should all cherish every moment.
6) Monks get VIP treatment at Bangkok's airport!! :)
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