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Desicription of what to expect when visiting the Ways of Knowing exhibtion at the Geoffrey Bawa Space
In celebration of the Lunuganga gardens 75th anniversary, Tree Talks podcast explores the lives of flora and ecosystems within the gardens. Bought on the eve of independence in 1948, Lunuganga is Geoffrey Bawa’s first and longest running architectural endeavour, join us as we unravel the intricacies of this living archive.
The Moonamal tree placed so meticulously on the crest of Cinnamon Hill lawn draws one's eye from the Main House to the Dedduwa Lake. Its sprawling branches offer shade and respite to those making their way toward the Southern bank of the lake. Dedduwa lake is avowed for mystic folklore, most interestingly the lore of the spirit of a monk that resides abode a tree on the lake’s Honduwa island.
Stories passed down from generations can often have an interconnectedness with nature. In this episode ayurvedic expert and cultural anthropologist Dr Danister Perera delves into the cultural and spiritual curiosities of trees like Moonamal that have inspired creators and storytellers, gathered sages and devotees and healed minds and bodies over the centuries.
To Lunuganga webpage: https://lunuganga.garden/Tree-Talks-EP03-Shaded-Divinity
Geoffrey Bawa Trust: geoffreybawa.com/tree-talks
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Desicription of what to expect when visiting the Ways of Knowing exhibtion at the Geoffrey Bawa Space
