Since Hermann Hesse ignited enthusiasm for India with "Siddhartha," the journey into Buddhism has become trendy. The Dutchman Martin Kamphuis immerses himself for eight years with mind, body, soul, and all his senses in Tibetan Buddhism. In India and Nepal, he subjects himself to the strict teachings of monks and gurus in monasteries. In Europe, he tastes the fruits of the intersection between Buddhism and the colorful, vibrant ideas of New Age and esotericism.

However, the trained psychologist and alternative therapist increasingly feels that the longed-for enlightenment is taking its time. Even more so: in his attempts to finally practice the Buddhist ideal of compassion, he humiliatingly fails against the realities of everyday life and himself. In Australia, Martin reluctantly attends a service in a Christian church with his girlfriend Elke. And here, the two unexpectedly discover that their deepest longings are fulfilled, that they are recognized and loved - that the light from outside has come to them.

An adventurous journey into the world of gods and demigods, a love story between two people - and even more: between God and two people who sought Him with all their hearts.