Megan Tan, a Buddhist and former modern dancer, explores the intersection of spiritual manifestation and historical narrative through her creative work for Audio Flux. Her daily practice of chanting *Nam Myoho Renge Kyo* serves as a foundation for transforming her internal environment to affect the outer world. This philosophy of cause and effect informs her audio piece, "Keys to an Unlocked Door," which juxtaposes personal archival tape of a psychic consultation with the tragic biography of Maria Sabina, the Mazatec curandera who introduced psilocybin to the West. The narrative highlights how Sabina’s gift was exploited by Western figures like John Lennon and Walt Disney, leading to her personal ruin, while Tan’s psychic encourages her to embrace servitude and gratitude to find her life's mission. Ultimately, the work functions like modern dance, inviting listeners to project their own meanings onto the themes of letting go and empowerment.
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