Komuso I: Shakuhachi Music for Zen Meditation

1. Hon Shirabe (Original Piece)

2. Sagariha (Falling Leaf)

3. Yamagoe (Going Over the Mountain)

4. Tamuke (Offering)

5. Daha no Kyoku (Pounding Waves)

6. Sanya (Three Valleys)

7. Nesaza Shirabe (Looking at the Breath)

8. Shika no Tone (Distant Cry of Deer)

9. Shingetsu (Heart of the Moon)

Editorial Reviews

Teah Strozer, San Francisco Zen Center, 2003
Perfect for Meditation: Lee's gentle and soothing music takes us to a quiet, special place.

Product Description
The ancient sound of the shakuhachi Japanese flute is an effective aide when you are receiving bodywork, or practicing a spiritual practice, such as Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, or other spiritual practices. This bamboo flute will create a nurturing and supportive place so that you can relax and breathe. Komuso ( priests of nothingness ) are Zen priests who wandered Japan in ancient times, playing the shakuhachi bamboo flute. In their form of sutra chanting music, called honkyoku, each phrase is questioning, haunting, and meditative. Honkyoku is played slowly, with silence adding shape and poignancy to the sound. It was their way to develop the spiritual breath so as to enter a special state of absolute sound to obtain enlightenment. Today honkyoku is still loved for its soothing, stress-reducing effect. It is simply meditative, powerful, and healing.

Komuso I: Shakuhachi Music for Zen Meditation

Tracks:

Hon Shirabe (Original Piece)
Sagariha (Falling Leaf)
Yamagoe (Going Over the Mountain)
Tamuke (Offering)
Daha no Kyoku (Pounding Waves)
Sanya (Three Valleys)
Nesaza Shirabe (Looking at the Breath)
Shika no Tone (Distant Cry of Deer)
Shingetsu (Heart of the Moon)

Album Description

The ancient sound of the shakuhachi Japanese flute is an effective aide when you are receiving bodywork, or practicing a spiritual practice, such as Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, or other spiritual practices. This bamboo flute will create a nurturing and supportive place so that you can relax and breathe. Komuso ( priests of nothingness ) are Zen priests who wandered Japan in ancient times, playing the shakuhachi bamboo flute. In their form of sutra chanting music, called honkyoku, each phrase is questioning, haunting, and meditative. Honkyoku is played slowly, with silence adding shape and poignancy to the sound. It was their way to develop the spiritual breath so as to enter a special state of absolute sound to obtain enlightenment. Today honkyoku is still loved for its soothing, stress-reducing effect. It is simply meditative, powerful, and healing.

Customer Reviews:

I loved this CD!.......2003-07-25

I loved this CD as I am a long term meditation student and it brought me instantly back to that relaxed state that is so beautiful.

The shakuhachi is a very mellow bamboo flute and this CD has a nice selection of songs. I play it in the car as I commute and also at home, all very relaxing.

I have had a chance to hear many shakuhachi players, this CD is a great pick for anyone who wants a top quality player with a sweet sound.

Rock Music: