by Ryunosuke Akutagawa,
Rashomon deals with the
perception of reality and
the meaning of truth.
What is truth?
The piece does not follow
the storyline but
interpretes the symbolism
of the characters in an
abstract way.
Characters:
The Savage - The Bandit
The Intellect - The Samurai
Eros - The Woman
The Witness - The Audience
Rashomon takes Eros
as the energy that links and joins the other forces. She is the
only one portrayed here as
a "live" entity. Eros, the life
energy, plays with eath and
brings them to life.
Truth
is subjective. It takes
different forms in different
circumstances. It is a play
in time.
Mandala
diagram of
the universe and soul
Karma
action/ cause and
effect which shapes past,
present and future
experiences
Moksha
liberation
Maya
illusion
Kala
time, destiny
Samsara
cycle of birth,
death and rebirth