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Cao Ngoc Phuong discusses being a Buddhist in Southern Vietnam and starting the Buddhist School of Youth for Social Service

BROADCAST: Feb. 25, 1970 | DURATION: 00:43:18

Synopsis

Discussion with Cao Ngoc Phuong a Buddhist educator from Southern Vietnam and, one of the founding members of the Buddhist Student Movement, and the Buddhist School of Youth for Social Service. Includes poetry reading by Thich Nhat Hanh from his book "Vietnam: Lotus in a sea of fire-a Buddhist proposal for peace" Includes songs sung by Cao Ngoc Phuong: "The old man and the child" by Trinh Cong Son, "The Cio Linh mother" by Pham Duy, and "Lullaby" by Chinh Ba and Nhat Hanh.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 25, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Copy-T2356A., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Original program-T2356B.

Duration
43 minutes, 18 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Vietnam War Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism

People

Religious personnel Artists

Tags

Brick, Allen Phuong, Cao Ngoc. Vietnam Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Buddhism South Vietnam--Intellectual life--20th century. Buddhist Student Movement--Vietnam Vietnamese poetry Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Hanh, Thich Nhat Women and the Buddhist peace movement Sister Chan Khong Fellowship of reconcilliation Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Songs and music.

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