Soshimsa Zen Center Presents "Under the Bodhi Tree"

On Monday, November 23, Soshima Zen Center presented “Under the Bodhi Tree: a Meditative Journey Cloaked in Music”, a dramatic representation of the night of the Buddha's enlightenment, some 2,500 years ago, as presented in Mahayana Buddhist teachings.

Seated attendees faced a projection screen illuminated from the rear. V. Myong-Ahn Sunim provided a brief introduction and context as to the legend of the Buddha's enlightenment. A dramatic narration ensued, punctuated at intervals by quotes from the Buddha. Specially selected musical compositions set the mood as each phase of the story unfolded. Throughout the piece, the projection was illuminated with an ever-changing, kaleidoscopic display of light.

The conclusion of the program was met with applause.

Concept adapted by V. Myong-Ahn Sunim

Music selected by Bob Davey and V. Myong-Ahn Sunim

Creative development by V. Myong-Ahn Sunim

Written by V. Myong-Ahn Sunim, Bob Davey

Voices supplied by: the Mysterions

Recording, Mixing, Editing, Effects: V. Myong-Ahn SunimSound by Round Square Innovations

Performance space design, visuals: V. Myong-Ahn Sunim

Music

TRACK 1: Intro: Hindi music- artist unknown

TRACK 2: First Watch of the Night: Scarlet Woman by Weather Report

TRACK 3: Second Watch of the Night: Forlorn- Joe Zawinul performed by Weather Report

TRACK 4: Third Watch of the Night: Gaspard de la nuit (Guardian of the Jewels)- by Maurice Ravel

TRACK 5: The Daughters of Mara-Pleasure: Imp’s Welcome by Chick Corea

TRACK 6: The Daughters of Mara – Craving: Coming Home- Defiance- by Yungchen Lhamo

TRACK 7: The Daughters of Mara – Discomfort: Ib So Ri (The Oral Sound)-by Kim So Hee

TRACK 8: Mara’s Assault: Returns a King- 300 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)-Tyler Bates

TRACK 9: Closing: Easy Like Sunday Morning by Lionel Richie

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