CHAPTER FIVE/KAIHOGYO

In the north-eastern hills outside Kyoto, Japan there is a mountain known as Mount Hiei. That mountain is littered with unmarked graves. Those graves mark the final resting place of the Tendai Buddhist monks who have failed to complete a quest known as the Kaihogyo. Legend has it that the monks of Mount Hiei run 1,000 marathons in 1,000 days in their quest to reach enlightenment. Those who succeed the Kaihogyo become revered, as human Buddhas or living saints. We will use this journey as a metaphor to present a performance never before experienced by anyone in context of art, science or theatre to achieve true enlightenment. As with previous chapters, all disciplines will be engaged and synchronized: from the visionary set and sound design to light and movement. Everything will be thought through and interwoven to give the guests a journey to the future where Emotion in its purest form will be your guide to connect you to yourself and others. The Waldorf Project is staged under the concept of a Japanese emotion called "AMAE", which means "a temporary surrender in perfect safety". The Project is an experimental performance which deals with a spectrum of emotional experiences, ranging from the gentle to the more intense - but always, in a context in which you should feel safe. We insist you DON'T buy a ticket if you suffer from; Nyctophobia - Fear of the dark / Aphenphosmphobia - Fear of being touched / Claustrophobia - fear of confined or enclosed spaces /Asthma. We are unable to admit women at any stage of pregnancy. We are unable to admit guests with casts for broken appendages. You will be required to change out of your clothes upon arrival into our uniform. You will be required to remove your socks and shoes. Please wear NO perfume/cologne /NO jewelry (rings, bracelets, earrings or necklaces), NO watches. If you have long hair you must pull it back in a ponytail or headband. Please arrive on time, as latecomers cannot be admitted. Admittance and sales of tickets to guests 18 years or older. The event includes an element of audience participation and interacting with an industrial environment. Even though there is no reason why anyone should suffer any injury, please be aware that you are entering the space and experiencing the event entirely at your own risk. As this is an interactive performance, you will be required to check all handbags, coats, phones, watches and jewelry. Although great care will be taken to monitor the cloak room, please be advised you are checking all items at your own risk and we strongly advise you to leave as many of these items as you can at home. Accessibility: Please note that many elements of the experience will involve some physical activity and moving between different parts of a large environment. Unfortunately, due to the complexity of the industrial space we are unable to accommodate guests in wheelchairs or using crutches. Please contact us before booking a ticket if you have any questions.