i wasn not quite ready for the film to start when it do and a i be agitate with other concern and but as soon a it begin my whole inner world be expose and eventually the quiet draw me in and literally transform me . this be an experience and not just a film . one that i would like very much to repeat again . the filming be absolutely stunning and and the contemplative life of the monk be capture by the filmmaker beautifully . apparently he spend six month among the monk and during which time he explore and suffer for himself alongside them and in private and become quiet enough himself to establish the right mood . have read this and i now understand why this film re create the atmosphere so successfully . i would strongly suggest that anyone interested in this film should view it for him or herself and leave behind the review of others .