Comments on: Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/ Have faith in yourself Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:19:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Monica http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-91570 Monica Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:04:30 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-91570 The Amazing Kim- I think the "amazing" part about the fact that they are deaf stems from the fact that dancing to music is cued by listing to the music, which usually requires an ability to hear. Nobody's talking about deaf people being stupid, being unable to do art, or being unable to communicate. Of course, if the music is loud enough, they can feel the vibrations through their bodies. But they can't hear a lot of the expression and nuances in the music. I read an interview with the lead dancer from this troupe, and as she explains it they do have to do extra work to do their routine. They have four coaches stand in the four corners of the room to cue them when they practice. Also, their coaches have them put their hands on the speakers to feel the music before, and explain to them the different parts. The Amazing Kim-

I think the “amazing” part about the fact that they are deaf stems from the fact that dancing to music is cued by listing to the music, which usually requires an ability to hear. Nobody’s talking about deaf people being stupid, being unable to do art, or being unable to communicate.

Of course, if the music is loud enough, they can feel the vibrations through their bodies. But they can’t hear a lot of the expression and nuances in the music. I read an interview with the lead dancer from this troupe, and as she explains it they do have to do extra work to do their routine. They have four coaches stand in the four corners of the room to cue them when they practice. Also, their coaches have them put their hands on the speakers to feel the music before, and explain to them the different parts.

]]> By: the amazing kim http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-88758 the amazing kim Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:20:45 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-88758 What with all the admiration for these performers for doing something useful despite their "disability", I'd like to point out that deaf people aren't stupid. They have just as much appreciation and talent for art as anyone else, and probably more motivation to create than the hearing, seeming as they get such surprised accolades for their achievements. Hands are the voice of deaf people, so try to see this as singing rather than the theatre of hearing people. Also there's this thing called sign language, so I don't see how communication would be a problem. (Though, I am a hearing person, so it's not my job to defend the deaf community. Just thought I'd add my 2c. Sorry about the snark.) What with all the admiration for these performers for doing something useful despite their “disability”, I’d like to point out that deaf people aren’t stupid. They have just as much appreciation and talent for art as anyone else, and probably more motivation to create than the hearing, seeming as they get such surprised accolades for their achievements. Hands are the voice of deaf people, so try to see this as singing rather than the theatre of hearing people. Also there’s this thing called sign language, so I don’t see how communication would be a problem.
(Though, I am a hearing person, so it’s not my job to defend the deaf community. Just thought I’d add my 2c. Sorry about the snark.)

]]> By: Eve http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-85775 Eve Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:27:42 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-85775 Correction: they're not blind. They are deaf and mute. Correction: they’re not blind. They are deaf and mute.

]]> By: noan http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-12346 noan Sat, 14 Oct 2006 03:31:50 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-12346 I think that the music must be played fairly loud to where they could feel the vibrations of it. Cues could be taken from the music that way. Still, it's a fantastic display of discipline and grace considering the disabilities they have. I think that the music must be played fairly loud to where they could feel the vibrations of it. Cues could be taken from the music that way. Still, it’s a fantastic display of discipline and grace considering the disabilities they have.

]]> By: Miss Penny http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-12115 Miss Penny Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:59:10 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-12115 What an incredible performance! All the more special because they are handicapped. I would love to see an entire show. Talk about concentration! What an incredible performance! All the more special because they are handicapped. I would love to see an entire show. Talk about concentration!

]]> By: Hazake http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-11508 Hazake Fri, 06 Oct 2006 22:20:50 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-11508 That was...amazing, I dont know why, but it bought tears to my eyes, it was amazing That was…amazing, I dont know why, but it bought tears to my eyes, it was amazing

]]> By: CARO http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-10435 CARO Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:07:31 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-10435 ITS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING A HAVE SEEN THESE YEAR SO FAR THANKS...INCREDIBLE...AMAZING.. ITS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING A HAVE SEEN THESE YEAR SO FAR
THANKS…INCREDIBLE…AMAZING..

]]> By: Xanthine http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-10012 Xanthine Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:51:25 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-10012 This is the Qian Shou Guan Yin dance, by the China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe. For more information on them (as requested) visit their English website at :http://www.heaven-creation.com/sube/agency/people3.htm This is the Qian Shou Guan Yin dance, by the China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe. For more information on them (as requested) visit their English website at :http://www.heaven-creation.com/sube/agency/people3.htm

]]> By: D+H http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-9812 D+H Sat, 23 Sep 2006 13:33:06 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-9812 That was wonderful but it would be better in HD That was wonderful but it would be better in HD

]]> By: Bones http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-9742 Bones Sat, 23 Sep 2006 02:04:15 +0000 http://religiousfreaks.com/2006/09/21/thousand-hand-bodhisattva/#comment-9742 I don't know about the cameraman, but the people at youtube need to be shot for their lousy encoding. Which I don't really mean but nevertheless this is one of those things that would look nice in some HD glory. As it is that awesome. Oh, and let me be the first to say, that's one BILF! I don’t know about the cameraman, but the people at youtube need to be shot for their lousy encoding. Which I don’t really mean but nevertheless this is one of those things that would look nice in some HD glory. As it is that awesome.

Oh, and let me be the first to say, that’s one BILF!

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