Retelling the early life of the Buddha
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Prince Siddhartha and faithful charioteer Channa
Breaking the Karmic Cycle’, a ballet directed by Nilan Maligaspe, was staged at the Lionel Wendt on June 4.
A modern retelling of the early life of the Buddha, the story was depicted in contemporary ballet dance form.
The story was relayed by Nilan’s students aged 12 – 25, who are a part of his Arpeggio Creative Dance and Drama Academy.
The ballet began at the point at which Prince Siddhartha leaves his palace and ended when his son, Prince Rahula also gets ordained.
Speaking to the Sunday Times about the ballet, Nilan stated that through the play he wanted to bring out the message that every relationship comes to an end.
Ordination of Prince Rahula- Siddhartha’s son. Pix by Anuradha Bandara