On May 7th, the final day of the "Xizu Temple Buddha's Birthday Cultural Celebration & First World Peace Culture and Arts Festival" welcomed a distinguished guest—the "musical poet" Zhang Chu. This legendary figure in Chinese rock history engaged in profound dialogues spanning art and Zen spirituality with attendees, presenting himself in multiple dimensions: as a musician, thinker, and spiritual practitioner.
"Walk And Mind" Dialogue Forum
When a rock poet meets Zen wisdom
Seated in contemplative dialogue with three Xizu Temple disciples, Zhang Chu employed "The Walk" as metaphor and music as medium to explore the intrinsic connections between Zen, music, and peace—while illuminating pathways for modern individuals to maintain spiritual awareness amidst rapid-paced living. This cross-disciplinary exchange generated profoundly enlightening insights.
"My Time and Me" is specially screened
A Spiritual Atlas of an Idealist
The silver screen presents never-before-seen archival footage from Zhang Chu's documentary, transporting us through the lens to the golden age of 1990s rock. We witness the metamorphosis of the boy who sang "Sister" into today's Zen-inspired musical sage.
Symphony of "Record of the Buddhist Kingdom"
Pay tribute to Zen Master Jinghui, Guangxuan, Xianggen, Shiwule
Zhang Chu and the Wule Symphony Orchestra premiered "Records of the Buddhist Kingdom" in a groundbreaking performance at Dawn Theater. The narrative-rich vocal delivery and majestic symphonic forces created an unprecedented immersive Zen-music experience for the audience.