Honouring Eminent Asian Buddhist Women in the Modern Era
E. Dharma Propagation and Activism through Talent and Creativity
1. Nepal – Ven Ani Choying Drolma (1971 - )
Ani Choying is
the singing nun who fights for rights of women and children. She has produced a
few albums among them are the ‘Great Compassion Mantra,’ ’AUM MANE PADME HUM’ and ‘NAMO RATNA TRAYA.’ Nepal nicknamed her the “rock star nun” after
the production of her hit album where she “sees the world from a pure heart.” Her lullaby-like
spiritual songs have been a hit in Nepal, America and Europe and India.
Ani believes that
singing and performing with top musicians was a way to take the essence of
Buddha’s teachings to the world and help people in need. Her greatest joy this year was
when the famous Indian music composer A. R. Rahman invited her to perform
her Nepali hymns with him in a mantra fusion. She also felt fortunate to be
able to work with Sivamani, a famous percussionist in India.
She will soon come out with a new album
for children. UNICEF Nepal has featured Ani in its campaign to end violence against
children and had aired it over television and in cinemas around the country. She
donates the proceedings of her albums to the advancement of education of women
and girls in Nepal.
Ani Choying was
featured in the Eastern Horizon and Star Publication, Malaysia on 12 May,
2014.
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