BuddhaFest: Film The Golden Land of Myanmar

THE GOLDEN LAND OF MYANMAR
Directed by Shoshana Cathy Korson (Daw Sanda Wadi)

65 min.

EAST COAST PREMIERE

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This film, this journey, this offering, is to a place in the world called Suvanabhumi, the Golden Land in the Mon State of Myanmar (Burma). This beautiful and auspicious land has remained a hidden treasure, unseen and untouched by the modern world. 

After having traveled to Asia in 2002 and spending time at a remote monastery in the south of Burma, Shoshana Cathy Korson (Daw Sanda Wadi) accepted an invitation from a Venerable monk to ordain as a Buddhist nun in his monastery. She now considers Burma her home, and this film has developed over her many years of living in the monastery.

The film explores this magical land with rare, never before seen beautiful footage of the communities, country side, and the many ancient Buddhist pagodas recently rediscovered and renovated by the abbot of the monastery, the Venerable Kyaithisaung Sayadaw. 

It is a true sanctuary, protecting and nurturing the practice, devotion and principles of Buddhist doctrine and philosophy. These practices of generous heart and timeless devotion remain as simple and sublime as they have been since ancient times.

Travel with us to this timeless place of peace, tranquility and compassion for a rare glimpse into the majestic depths of an ancient Buddhist land, the Golden Land of Myanmar.