The Hobbling Buddhas

Better To Burn Out/Tim C. Murphy&emdash;Planetarium

Tim Murphy’s The Hobbling Buddhas is a beautiful performance of storytelling relating the experiences of a Vipassana retreat. Whether any of the events ever happened is irrelevant; the authenticity and beauty of Tim’s words make the story true.

This is a wonderful story, drawing in discussions of depression, faith, personal reflection, childhood, and back-pain. His use of words paints a picture that the audience can immerse themselves in. He plays with the fourth wall, engaging with his audience to draw them into the narrative.

His performance is poignant and makes us consider how we feel, what we feel, if we feel.

The tale may not have a happy ending, but it leaves you with much to think about in your next moment of silent reflection.

Christina Fawcett