Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastic Choir
There
is a Chinese proverb, "A footprint is left behind when the path has
been walked on." Years of endeavor have borne fruit as many people
have come to know Buddhism through appreciating Buddhist music. Many have
been moved by the serenity and calmness of Buddhist music and have become
a Buddhist, while others commit to the promotion of Buddhist music. Some
of those who were in the past against Venerable Master Hsing Yun, have
finally recognized that the promotion of Buddhist music is also a way
to spread Buddhism.
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Music has stepped out of the monastery and has spread to every corner of the globe. After 50 years of introducing Buddhist music, the following features have been attained:
1. Diversity
As Buddhist music has a wide scope, there is always variety in every performance.
2. Internationalization
In order to have a universal influence, Sanskrit chanting has also been
added to the Chinese music.
3. Traditionalism
To encourage the audience to understand Buddhist music, some of the
melodies are played through a combination of traditional musical instruments
so that the pureness and serenity of Chinese Buddhist music can be experienced.
Also, a sketch on monastic life is presented with the hope that people
will have a better understanding of Buddhism.
4. Initiative
Computerized animation is added to the scene as well as subtitles in order
to produce clearer visual qualities for the audience. This helps the audience
to better understand Buddhism.
5. Harmonization
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist music is chanted in "hai chao yin"
(sounds of the sea waves) according to one's breath and tenderness,
at the same time harmonizing with each other like the rhythm of the
sea's waves. This unique feature is exclusive to this music.
The concerts are
always performed to perfection, as they are recording history. Thus, whenever
this sacred music is played, there will be sounds of the Dharma.
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastic Choir 2004 Schedule (Tentative)
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DATE
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CITY
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VENUE
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CONTACT
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| Oct. 5 | Las Vegas, USA | UNLV Performing Arts Center |
(702)
252-7339
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| Oct. 11 | Dallas, USA | Eisemann Center for Performing Arts |
(972)
907-0588
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| Oct. 13 | Houston, USA | Miller Outdoor Theater |
(281)
495-3100
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| Oct. 15 | Austin, USA | The Hendrickson Performing Arts Center |
(512)
346-6789
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| Oct. 16 | Houston, USA | The Wortham Theater Center |
(281)
495-3100
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| Oct. 17 | Stafford, USA | Stafford Performing Arts Center |
(281)
495-3100
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| Oct. 22 | Toronto, Canada | Roy Thomson Hall |
(905)
814-0465
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| Oct. 25 | Montreal, Canada | Place des Arts de Montreal |
(514)
721-2882
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| Oct. 27 | Ottawa, Canada | Centrepointe Theatre |
(613)
759-8111
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| Oct. 30 | St. Louis, USA | Touhill Performing Arts Center |
(314)
209-8882
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© 2004 • FGS Temple of
Toronto • BLIA of Toronto
www.buddhistmusic.ca •
• phone: (905)814-0465