So sad when people just rush by & not even have any reverence for something like this. Reminds me of being on the subway & seeing people ignore all those around them.
One thing I've noticed is how less and less Japanese people are actually interested in their own history and culture. These people just walk on by like the guy doesn't exist. Then again, many Gaijin are interested in it, and there are many Japanese who are interested in American or European culture. Guess we just get tired of our own cultures.
This perhaps traces to an old tradition. I have heard that monks used this basket to conceal their identity. This then gave the government an idea and have people to dress up as monks and play Shakuhachi and become spies for the government!
This tradition is old and complex itself. The flutes would be used to identify with each other. If the person played the song wrong, they would be killed as they are someone who is not of them. One such piece is shika no tone.
That is how people are all over the world now days. We live in a modern society that teaches us to live in a fast pace world. We're taught to always be in a hurry and get to where we need to go. So, seeing a komosou ( monk ) such as he, gives me some sanity and peace of mind. I should hope that there are a few people who could give their time to him and enjoy listening to this very peaceful and beautiful melody he is playing.
komuso!
ichi on jobuts
MountAnalogue 5 months ago
So sad when people just rush by & not even have any reverence for something like this. Reminds me of being on the subway & seeing people ignore all those around them.
Guzzy30 9 months ago
One thing I've noticed is how less and less Japanese people are actually interested in their own history and culture. These people just walk on by like the guy doesn't exist. Then again, many Gaijin are interested in it, and there are many Japanese who are interested in American or European culture. Guess we just get tired of our own cultures.
pineapplepeanuts 10 months ago
Not an easy practice.
tobesograteful 1 year ago
すさまじい異次元空間ですね～、しかし、そのことが、何かを語っていて深い。
やっぱり、すばらしい楽器、音だと思います。
yassy588 1 year ago
Sounds like Honshirabe
Deev65 2 years ago
White is the color of Death to these monks. I wonder if this is a funeral song
Lunar131313 2 years ago
Buckethead!
Max0Inq 2 years ago
Which station is this ?
Thanks for the upload !
Peekingduck 2 years ago
It was said they wear it to represent them of concealing their ego, I think wikipedia will have the answer.
Diminished5 2 years ago
@Diminished5 Also the wearing of the 'basket' head-gear symbolises the monk's detachment from the material world.
IfUfindthisURlost 1 year ago
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AAAHAHAHAHA HE IS WEARING A BASKET ON HIS HEAD WHAT A TOOL! and people say monks are smart! HA!
Frodo313 2 years ago
Those are Komusō monks. A sect of Buddhism that existed before your country probably existed.
YenniBunny 2 years ago
probably.... we didnt exist till like 1800's lawl ^_^ but still epic fail on his part
Frodo313 2 years ago
Well, they never said they'd be understood by Gai Jin like you so to speak ^_^
Diminished5 2 years ago
This perhaps traces to an old tradition. I have heard that monks used this basket to conceal their identity. This then gave the government an idea and have people to dress up as monks and play Shakuhachi and become spies for the government!
This tradition is old and complex itself. The flutes would be used to identify with each other. If the person played the song wrong, they would be killed as they are someone who is not of them. One such piece is shika no tone.
Chichiri520 3 years ago 2
no face no ego...zen
TKGMALICE 3 years ago
Retard!
dashin999 3 years ago
go find a f*$king mirror
Valholm 3 years ago
Go find a tomb and bury your f*cking ass.... mirror freak
dashin999 3 years ago
Well it's because of tradition. If a monk go to the outside of the temple he must wear those basket thingy.
dashin999 3 years ago
That is how people are all over the world now days. We live in a modern society that teaches us to live in a fast pace world. We're taught to always be in a hurry and get to where we need to go. So, seeing a komosou ( monk ) such as he, gives me some sanity and peace of mind. I should hope that there are a few people who could give their time to him and enjoy listening to this very peaceful and beautiful melody he is playing.
MarianWI 4 years ago 8