#honkyoku

[thebrownbuddha]

The Kyushu Pilgrimage - Kagoshima

The Kyushu Pilgrimage - Kagoshima

[philosohappy]

Honkyoku are the pieces of shakuhachi or hocchiku music played by wandering Japanese Zen monks called komuso. 

Komuso played honkyoku for enlightenment and alms as early as the 13th century. In the 18th century, a komuso named Kinko Kurosawa of the Fuke sect of Zen Buddhism was commissioned to travel throughout Japan and collect these musical pieces. 

The results of several years of travel and compilation were thirty-six pieces known as the Kinko-Ryu Honkyoku.

[alphachromeyayo]

Man, shakuhachi is HARD

After a couple of days I can semi-reliably get *some* sound out of it at least 🪈🎍🍃

Needs a lot of practice obviously, and it'll be a very long journey, but yay!

[teconozcomascarita]

Komusō con shakuhachi

[thebrownbuddha]

The Modern Komuso path 現代の虚無僧の現実的な文脈

文書下部の日本語 Walking the Wind: A Glimpse into the Life of a Modern Komusō In the quiet corners of Japan’s bustling cities, along temple paths or riverbanks, a solitary figure in straw basket hat and flowing robes might catch your eye. He carries no weapon, offers no sermon. Instead, he plays a haunting note on a long bamboo flute — the shakuhachi — a sound that seems to rise from the earth itself…

The Modern Komuso path 現代の虚無僧の現実的な文脈

[thebrownbuddha]

Nara Shakuhachi Pilgrimage

Title: A Memorable Shakuhachi Day Pilgrimage in Nara with Komuso-minded Friends, (blog post re-written by “AI”) Introduction: Embarking on a Shakuhachi day pilgrimage in Nara, Japan, turned out to be an unforgettable experience filled with unexpected encounters and beautiful moments. Joined by a fellow Shakuhachi player from the Netherlands and a dear friend who had transitioned from being a…

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#NowPlaying: "Daiwagaku" by bartonmusic

[nctrnm]

Lainhart Choshi

Richard Lainhart was a dear friend, amazing composer, performer & synthesist. This was his 2.4 shakuhachi. It's an honor to play.

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