Myoan Shakuhachi, the sacred sound

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What is Myoan Shakuhachi?

Since the 17th century until recently, some Japanese monks wearing straw basket on their head, called "komuso" used to seek enlightment and healing by playing solo pieces with their bamboo flute during their alms around Japan.

They belonged to the Fuke sect which was part of the well known Japanese "Rinzai" Zen bouddhism School.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), the Japanese government introduced reforms abolishing the Fuke sect. Records of their musical repertoire survived, and are being revived in the 21st century by the Myoan organization".

Nowadays, the temple "Myoanji" (light and darkness) is the home of this centuries old bamboo flute tradition preserved by some laymen in the heart of Kyoto.

Suizen Gyouke Seiganmon (Vow)

Blow once to exorcise all bad things

Blow a second time to master all good things

Blow a third time to save all people

Thus everyone can attain Buddhahood

Jul 20

Suizen or blowing Zen

Blow once to exorcise all bad things:
Blow a second time to master all good things:
Blow a third time to save all people:
Thus everyone can attain Buddhahood. from "The guidelines of Myoan Temple"

Feb 07

The origin of Myoan Shakuhachi dates back to the mid-9th century. In China, the high priest Fuke (Puhua) always rang a handbell while singing the following gatha "Shidanoge":
"If attacked in the light, I will strike back in the light. If attacked in the dark, I will strike in the dark.";
"If from all quarters, I...

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Sebastien Shogetsu　セバスティアン松月

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Nice to meet you, Sebastien Mouton Shogetsu , French Shakuhachi player and teacher based in Japan.

I am part of Myoan association which preserved the old Shakuachi way related to Zen Buddhism in Kyoto, Japan.

I'll be delighted to share with you this way.

Regards!

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For further information, please feel free to contact me anytime.

sebastien.shogetsu@gmail.com

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