In a secluded Buddhist monastery nestled near Mount Chonan, a trio of individuals seek enlightenment: Hyegok, the wise elder; Yong Nan, a young man who has left his urban family to find inner peace; and Haejin, a orphaned boy raised by Hyegok as a novice monk. The story primarily unfolds through Yong Nan's journey, recounted through flashbacks, as he navigates his path from the monastery to the city and back again, grappling with the allure of the world and his aspirations to transcend his ego and desires.
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?
Three monks from diverse backgrounds - an elderly master, a young orphan, and a former city dweller - reside in a secluded monastery, each seeking enlightenment and self-discovery.