The Journey of Lady Buddha

Summary:

A mythological and personal documentary about Kuan Yin, the Asian Goddess of Mercy and Compassion

Website:

http://mediarites.org/

Additional Credits and Funding:

Produced with funding by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Regional Arts and Culture Council in Portland, OR, On The Boards/Seattle and Jack Straw Productions.

Timely on:

February: Asian New Year, Women's History Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Tones:

Intimate, Personal, Sound Rich

Language:

English

Description:

"The Journey of Lady Buddha" is a personal and historical exploration of cultural conflicts in spirituality and the search for the Asian Goddess of compassion and mercy, Kuan Yin, by Amerasian Radio Producer Dmae Roberts, creator of the Peabody-award-winning "Mei Mei: A Daughter's Song." With commentary by Dr. Chu-Fang Yu and readings by Actress Elaine Low, Giang Pham, Yuquin Wang and Ping Khaw-Sutherland and music by Composer Stephen Hoyt. Winner of the Heart of America award.

This has been independently distributed to about 100 stations as part of the three-part series Legacies: Faith, Hope and Peace.

"Lady Buddha" would work for Asian New Year (Feb. 9th), Women's History Month (March) and Asian Pacific American Heritage Monthe (May).

Credits are included at the end of the piece and are read by former Oregon Symphony Conductor James DePriest.

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