On August 16, under the scorching sun and with the high enthusiasm of summer, 45 families from all over the country came to Kaiping Chikan, a century-old overseas Chinese market town, for a "good show" to be staged!
A new phase jointly created by Beijing Zhenai Charity Foundation, Moer Wisdom, and Dingdu Group.The "Zen Enlightenment Journey to the West" Drama Summer Camp has officially opened!
Part 01
Learn the true meaning while having fun.“
Summer Camp Opening Ceremony
# Yeh Hsun-chien: Sculptures Present the Journey to the West as You Know It
Learn while playing, and achieve together.“"True Scripture"”The
The opening ceremony was held by the Director of the Drama Education Professional Committee of the China Drama Literature Association.Teacher Ye XunqianThe speech unfolded in a lively and humorous manner.
The children and their parents were in high spirits and full of enthusiasm.
With familiarJourney to the West as the main themeBuilding a foundation full of infinite possibilitiesbig stageEntering the first step of dramatic performance:The sculptures depict the Journey to the West as you know it.
With each "action" from teacher Ye Qianxun, a small theatrical warm-up took place.The performance then began.
Through differentPhysical performanceWitnessing countless "Journey to the West" moments, experiencing...The power to get into character.
Teacher Ye Xunqian stated that Zen enlightenment in the Journey to the West mainly involves three stages.Known - Unknown - Integration.
Within known Zen stories, one can extend to self-perceptions unknown to others, through theatrical performance.Integrating creative elements to present outstanding works.
Learning through playGrowing through understanding.
Teacher Tang Ning (#): Journey to the West – A Path to Sun Wukong
Through play, we learn about life and experience wisdom. Facing the children's pure smiles and anticipation, teacher Tang Ning said:Children are the most inspiring mentors on the field.
In her speech, Professor Tang Ning stated that Journey to the West not only records the story of the five disciples' journey to the Western Paradise to obtain Buddhist scriptures, but also...The story of how spiritual practitioners seek enlightenment and obtain scriptures.
The important thing is not the "scripture" itself, but the experience of overcoming eighty-one tribulations.The "experience" gained.
We hope that through this "Zen Dance Journey to the West" summer camp, we can lead children to...Look to your true self, and you will find enlightenment.
To reach the level of Wukong, one needs to be like Sun Wukong.Recognize the "Monkey Mind"“He took Bodhi and the Tripitaka as his teachers and tamed his mind, which had seventy-two transformations.
To reach the level of Wukong, one must find oneself.The Stabilizing Force of the Central MeridianFor children, this means cultivating the ability to focus and concentrate. When you can calm your mind, you'll be like the magic staff, able to achieve great things.Everything goes as planned;
To become like Sun Wukong, one needs to transform the headband around the head into...The Way of the HeartArouse awareness;
To reach the level of Sun Wukong, one needs to cultivate fiery eyes, not be attached to material things, but rather see with a single glance.See the true nature of things;
To become like Wukong, you must be true to yourself.No matter how capable you are, you are never the strongest person.What can both hinder and liberate you is yourself!
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The five members of Journey to the West correspond toGreed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubtAnd within the different stories and characters lies even more...Countless Zen storiesThe
Over the next five days and four nights, throughIntroduction, development, transition and conclusionThe process, through the dramatic performance, begins a...A Hero's Journey.
Listen to your inner callingDeparture;Meet a master to learn from, and complete your inner self.Spiritual Enlightenment;facechallengeStep out of your comfort zone;Self-realizationThey successfully completed the challenge and left behind valuable knowledge.
Part 02
Theatrical talent blossoms
A different interpretation of Journey to the West
The three theatrical performances of # unleash creativity
Ye Xunqian led the audience in interactive activities.Three groups of performance games:
Please perform a flower that Sun Wukong will like; perform a singing Five Finger Mountain; perform the Three Battles with the White Bone Demon.
With each exploration, the children graduallyOpen your heartTalent blossoms in the process of thinking.Creativity is on full display.
join inVoice, performance, teamworkFeeling the long-neglected physical and mental well-being, vitality was felt in these few moments.Released quietly.
In group games,Break free from those limiting definitionsEvery imaginative team name is allowed, and every adorable performance by the elves is recorded.
The primary goal of drama education is not to train actors.The focus is on "education".“Inspire children through dramaExpressive ability, imagination, and creativity.
# explores Sun Wukong's circle of friends, breaking free from constraints.
Teacher Ye Xunqian brought the children a rich and interesting picture book of "Journey to the West," leading them from the already known story of the Journey to the West...Showcase their own vision of self-expression.
If Sun Wukong had a social media account, who would like his posts?
Sha Wujing would give a thumbs up; they wanted to maintain a normal friendship.
Guanyin Bodhisattva has been guiding Wukong, so of course she would give him a thumbs up;
Wukong has always needed Laozi's help; they've become good friends and often give each other compliments...
The children had all sorts of ideas, and their imaginative performances kept everyone on stage incredibly excited.
The charm of drama lies in the fact that there are no standard answers, and so it is with life itself.There is no standard answer.
In life, we are often confined by too many rigid educational frameworks, and we need a dramatic perspective.Break the mold,Engaging children's senses and feelings through performanceFind yourself,Unleash your creativity.
Part 03
Nighttime tour of the ancient town: a parent-child icebreaker activity
Enlightenment and Self-Discovery in the Scenery
This "Zen Enlightenment Journey to the West" summer camp was held in the charming ancient town of Chikan in Kaiping, exploring the mysteries of nature.Enlightenment in the SceneryAll the families together at nightTake a cruiseEnjoy the light and water show surrounded by the river.
Live up to thisWorld Cultural Heritage TourThe town is charming and picturesque, with a gentle summer breeze that makes you want to linger.
After docking on the barge, teachers Tang Ning and Ye Xunqian led all the students on a unique adventure.“"Icebreaker game".
As the game progressed, the venue transformed from individual homes into...Summer Camp FamilyIn a joyful atmosphere, they brought each other closer together.
At the same time, it also benefits usThis lays the groundwork for the brilliant creations to come.They look forward to "getting into character" in the drama.It takes us out of the drama and allows us to see a more transparent life!
