Nā Wāhine Buda Kiakahi: The Legacy of Hawaiian Women Buddhists(2025)
42 min · Documentary · Directed by Eleni Avendaño
Released
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Premiere
- April 9, 2025