Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists (2025)
This Film is a documentary film about the legacy of Hawaiian women Buddhists beginning with the life of Mary Mikahala Robinson Foster, lady in waiting to Queen Liliʻuokalani. While many have visited Foster Botanical Gardens in Honolulu, little has been known of her work to perpetuate the practice of Buddhism, even beyond Hawaiʻi, where she is revered in India and Sri Lanka for her contributions.
Director: Eleni Avendaño
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 42 min
Release Date: April 9, 2025
Cast
- Nola A. Nāhulu - Self
- Puanani Burgess - Self
- Norma Ryūkō Kawelokū Wong - Self
- Manu Aluli Meyer - Self
- George Tanabe - Self
- Joshlyn Sand - Self
- Puakea Nogelmeier - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Eleni Avendaño, Jeff Hawe
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Eleni Avendaño
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists about?
- This Film is a documentary film about the legacy of Hawaiian women Buddhists beginning with the life of Mary Mikahala Robinson Foster, lady in waiting to Queen Liliʻuokalani. While many have visited Foster Botanical Gardens in Honolulu, little has been known of her work to perpetuate the practice of Buddhism, even beyond Hawaiʻi, where she is revered in India and Sri Lanka for her contributions.
- Who directed Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists?
- Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists was directed by Eleni Avendaño.
- Who stars in Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists?
- Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists stars Nola A. Nāhulu, Puanani Burgess, Norma Ryūkō Kawelokū Wong, Manu Aluli Meyer, George Tanabe, Joshlyn Sand.
- How long is Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists?
- Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
- What genre is Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists?
- Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists is a Documentary film.
- Where was Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists produced?
- Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists was produced in United States of America.