In seed time learn,

in harvest teach,

in winter enjoy.

~William Blake

December 25, 2009

Dear Friends,

2009 has been a busy year for the foundation, its culmination being the production of Luminous Emptiness, a multimedia theater adaptation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Naropa University joined up with us to co-produce the current version of this ongoing project. The show was an exciting collaboration of talent including the students of the Naropa MFA Theater, Contemporary Performance Program, who were choreographed and directed by the highly talented Butoh master Katsura Kan, Naropa University Guest Artist. The production was based on an adapted text, written by Douglas Penick along with selected music by Philip Glass and extensive multimedia imagery developed by a team of talented artists coordinated by Kevin Anderson. The show sold out all performances and was met with enthusiastic response.

We are currently considering bringing the show to Boston this coming June and we are seeking a locally based organization to host the performance, one that has access to an appropriate venue. If you have any leads please let us know as soon as possible.

Luminous Emptiness is part of a broader work called The Bardo Project. The mission of this project is to awaken audiences to the view that death and change are not to be feared, but rather are a natural part of life and a constant opportunity of how we can embrace the sacredness in every fleeting moment.

The foundation is working on this project in association with The Tapestry Initiative, an organization whose mission is to “weave enlightened perspectives with the mysteries of mortality through education, inquiry and service.” Together we are developing a full length film that will explore the issues of impermanence, change, loss, clinging and the cultural conditioning of constant running from death and in doing so missing the joy of life. It will be lyrical documentary, which will cross the boundaries between objective and subjective

We currently have development funds committed for the project, and we are planning to go to the Berlinale Film festival in February to seek production funds and find a European co-producer. From all reports, the European market is very open to films on such a subject. With a lot of hard work, some good luck and blessings we hope to find a like-minded partner for an international production.

As you might know, the foundation runs with a very minimal overhead without salaries or financial compensation. Nevertheless, we do have program expenses. Specifically we are seeking funds to bring Luminous Emptiness to other parts of the country and eventually to the international stage. In order to do the show in Boston we need to raise approximately $15,000. Please consider a donation and help keep Golden Sun Foundation golden. Of course, all donations are tax deductible.

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On behalf of Golden Sun Foundation for World Culture, I send you wishes for a cheerful new year, one free from obstacles and filled with creativity and happiness.

Warm wishes,

Ken Green

Executive Director

Golden Sun Foundation for World Culture

935A 12th Street

Boulder, Colorado 80302

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Since its establishment in 2003, the Foundation has produced events and programs bridging traditional and contemporary cultures providing opportunities for established and emerging artists to collaborate on performances, audio and video recordings, and have the opportunity for cross-generational dialogue. The foundation is particularly interested in encouraging projects that converge artist and performers working in new media and emergent technologies with the traditional arts. It is the intent of the foundation to reach as large of audiences in order to expose the public to the rich legacy of world culture and its relevance with modern artists and performers.