Shakuhachi 101

And as we grow calm... 
we play to wake others up
we play to offer prayers 
we play to bring peace
we play to honor the spirits that are before us

Tofukuji Altar

earth komuso sky dragon connection

Meditative Side Blowing Technique

Advanced players blow the bore on the side to improve the resonant harmonic tonalities of some bamboo, adding a distinctive sawari that compliments nature and sound.

Nara Dreamland to Infinity

Procession

Komuso monks, Japan, 1887

Komuso Snow Globes