Memories of the Road

The opening film of the Great Ocean series follows Sangharakshita’s formative years in India, from the chaos of war to encounters with swamis, poets, and monks. At its heart lies his friendship with Buddharakshita, a companion in wandering, hardship, and vision — a bond that helped shape his path and his ordination. Drawing on Sangharakshita’s memoirs, the film reveals how the Dharma took root in his life through friendship and a shared search. 1944-1964.