From Jing Fai
- Peter K F Cheung SBS
- May 26, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: May 27, 2023
FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDIO - 10:30
Checking a family chatgroup on his smartphone, PETER sees a traditional image of the Buddha.
PETER (V.O.): Today's Buddha's birthday anniversary. It's a public holiday in Hong Kong.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've no doubt that my alma mater "Pok Kok" will celebrate it.
Tapping an AI drawing app.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me celebrate the anniversary in my own way.
Inputting details inside a box.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me use words to create a thematic cartoon in the Hong Kong context.
Selecting a style.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The process does require labour, skill and judgment.
Act 2
INT. STUDIO - CONTINUOUS
Having tapped "Create", Peter waits patiently.
MONTAGE OF PETER'S RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE.
A. School Buddha chambers. Peter (10) and other PUPILS are following some rituals.
B. School Catholic church. Peter (14) and other STUDENTS are attending a mass.
C. Housing office. Peter (20) works closely with a COLLEAGUE who is a Jehovah's Witness.
D. Baptist church. Peter (21) and OTHERS sing hymns.
E. Railway station, Tsimshatsui. The CHILDREN OF GOD are persuading Peter (22) to join them.
END MONTAGE
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I became a Buddha follower before I turned 13.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Before committing, I did ask myself whether it's the right thing to do.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I reckoned that I subscribed to the virtues of kindness and compassion.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And I liked to believe I wouldn't be in harm's way if I prayed "Namo Great Merciful and Great Compassionate Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva".
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My Buddhist name is "Sidd Jing Fai".
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Originating from China, all Buddha followers have the same religious surname as "Sidd".
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My religious given names are "Jing Fai". (Quietly Bright).
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My later exposures revealed that I was very naive as I could have believed in any religions.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): From age 22, I took an active interest in studying the Philosophy of Religion.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Philosophy of Religion is rational thought on religious issues without a presumption of the existence of a deity.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Soon, I became an agnostic. I believe that nothing is known or can be known of the nature of god.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If there's such a deity, I believe every follower is worshipping the same god, or the god has many names.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): As to the differences in religious practices, they're due to cultural relativism, or one size doesn't fit all.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): With moral character, wisdom and self-love, I believe I don't have to follow any religious steps to achieve my own enlightenment.
Act 3
INT. STUDIO - CONTINUOUS
Out of blank, we see an image appearing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The image does reflect the theme in context.
Studying the image further, Peter adds the subtitle "From Jing Fai".
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Enlightened, I'm content with what I've and I feel rich.
Peter shares his AI drawing with the family chatgroup.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've faith in relationships.
FADE OUT
THE END
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