Film Festival Online
Ocean Monk, a short film directed by Sanjay Rawal, was chosen as the winner in the FestivalsOnline competition by the St Louis International Film festival.
Ocean Monk chronicles the lives of a group of students of spiritual teacher, Sri Chinmoy in their search for inner peace amongst the surf and urban environment of New York. The film explores the relationship between surfing, meditation and the quest for self-enlightenment amidst this unlikely setting.
In the short preview period, the film generated a substantial number of views and comments, striking a chord with those seeking to discover a deeper meaning to life.
Now in its 19th year, the Stella Artois St. Louis International Film Festival(SLIFF) is one of the largest international film festivals in the United States. SLIFF showcases the best in cutting-edge features and shorts from around the globe. The majority of the more than 300 films screened – many of them critically lauded award-winners – will receive their only St. Louis exposure at the festival. More than 70 filmmaking guests will accompany screenings, and SLIFF will present major awards to Stacy Keach, Harry Shearer, Rob Nilsson, Stanley Nelson, and Jenna Fischer.
Related[1] Excerpt from Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, Part 98 by Sri CHinmoy
Stories
First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
My first Guru
Adarini Inkei Geneva, Switzerland
Spiritual Friends
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
The Peace Run visits Oxford
Tejvan Pettinger Oxford, United Kingdom
My inner calling
Purnakama Rajna Winnipeg, Canada
A Quest for Happiness
Abhinabha Tangerman Amsterdam, Netherlands
'Christ has stolen her heart and brought it now to me'
Dodula and Gunthita Zurich, Switzerland
'I could find out myself, but it was so much easier asking your soul'
Mridanga Spencer Ipswich, United Kingdom
'It was like I was seeing who Guru really was: this extraordinary, beautiful being inside a physical body'
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Patanga: my spiritual name
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Sri Chinmoy meets St. Peter
Paramita Jarvis Kingston, CanadaSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
My favourite part of Sri Chinmoy's path
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
Spirituality - the most fascinating subject on earth
Laila Faerman New York, United States
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
A childhood meeting with Sri Chinmoy
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
