Buddhist Events

Kihachiro Kawamoto - The Puppet Master film at the Barbican: 9th May 2009, 6pm

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Part of the International Buddhist Film Festival at the Barbican which is taking place from 7th to 17th May 2009.

Kihachiro Kawamoto: The Puppet Master (PG)

'Japanese animation beyond anime: The renowned Kihachiro Kawamoto is regarded as the master of Japanese puppet animation. Famous for his beautiful, expressive puppets, Kawamoto integrates the traditional art forms of Noh, Bunraku doll theatre, and Kabuki into a unique aesthetic to exquisite effect.'

Playing 9th May 2009, 6pm in Cinema 3. Book online here.

Posted by Vanessa on 2009年4月21日 16:28 | | Comments (0)

Shichiseikai Monks at Chelsea Festival: Thursday, Oct 16th 08, 7.30pm

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This is a rare opportunity to hear the mesmerising chanting of the Shichiseikai Buddhist Monks from Kyoto.

The monks are part of the Jodo sect and will perform traditional shomyo – Buddhist sutra chanting - led by Mimami Chushin from the Daikoji Temple, Kyoto.

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The splendid neo-gothic St Luke’s church in Chelsea will play host to the event. It’s certainly an atmospheric place to appreciate the power of the monks’ voices. They will also enact ancient Jodo Buddhist rituals.

You can buy your tickets, costing £15.00 plus booking fee online, or call the box office on 0845 890 2435.

mesmerising -魅了
chanting – 詠唱
atmospheric -大気

Posted by Vanessa on 2008年10月10日 12:42 |