Celebrating 25th Anniversary Hsi Lai Temple presents “The Prince Siddhartha” – The Musical on the life of the Buddha
Prince Siddhartha, the world’s first musical on the life of the Buddha, was adapted based on Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s bestseller The Biography of Sakyamuni Buddha. Through elegantly composed English lyrics and music, the moving storyline will lead the audience through the tunnel of time to the Buddha’s birthplace in ancient India, and explores his life and his path to awakening. The musical begins from the scenes "Ancient Indian Society," “The Birth of Prince," “Growing Up,” "Renunciation and Practice as a Monk", “First Turning of Dharma Wheel” to ![]() Although the majority of the members of the Fo Guang Shan Academy of Art Philippines are Catholic, the artists have been deeply moved by the compassion of the Buddha while they are performing the musical. They also recognize the value of religious exchanges and the concept of racial integration and will reproduce the history of the founder of Buddhism, Sakyamuni Buddha, through an artistic form. Being a Catholic, the choreographer Jude Gitamondoc said that he wishes to present the spirit of the culture, religion, human life and experience from Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s book, The Biography of Sakyamuni Buddha. He said that he was deeply moved by the compassion and tolerance taught in Buddhism and wished to share with the audiences the joy that he received from the Venerable. Hsi Lai Temple invites all who appreciate music art to enjoy this heart-purifying journey with them! Each audience member will also receive an exquisitely designed program for the musical. The musical will be on stage: Date: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013Time: 7:30 p.m. ~ 9:30 p.m. Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101 Tickets are available at Fo Guang Shan HsiLai Temple 626-961-9697 or at Ticketmaster. Price: $120, $90, $60, $40. Student, senior and group discounts are available. |