What the Buddha Never Taught: A Rock Opera

We see quotes about the wisdom of the Buddha constantly on our social media - in our emails - on our walls (!) - but did you ever wonder What the Buddha Never Taught?

A Rock Opera 2500 years in the making… What the Buddha Never Taught (based on the cult book by Tim Ward) is an extraordinary musical written by Dr Martin T. Adam a Professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of Victoria and represents a completely unique synthesis: the compassion of Buddhist wisdom explored through the lens of a Broadway-style musical comedy – it is serious fun.

What the Buddha Never Taught is premiering in Vancouver at the Jericho Arts Centre from June 30 – July 10 with a pay-what-you-may preview on June 29.

Desperately seeking enlightenment Canadian Tim arrives at an international monastery deep in the jungle but things soon become trickier than expected: Bitten by a spider which he must not K*ll; provoked by an American cynic; harangued by a European rule-stickler; confronted with a possible murder; and tempted by his own projections and urges. We experience this journey with Tim as he discovers that the path to spirituality… is actually a labyrinth!

With award-winning writer-actor-director Chris Humphreys at the helm and a cast filled with burgeoning young talents including Thai actress Awapha Makudi in her Vancouver stage debut; audiences can expect a unique and mind-expanding evening with the award-winning cast and band Sarnath Rainbow (featuring some of the West Coast’s top musicians).

Event Listing Details:  What the Buddha Never Taught

Showtimes:    June 30 – July 10 2022 7.30pm

Venue:         Jericho Arts Centre 1675 Discovery St Vancouver BC V6R 4K5

Tickets:            Eventbrite.ca ($30)

Host or Publisher Ray Action Creative