Re: [Shaku] shakuhachi

From: JASON CASTNER (jchanwagenki@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Mar 11 2005 - 11:48:28 PST


Why does anyone have to apologize, this is so
ridiculous.... I have 2 of his cd's, heart of zen and
some other one that I lost the case to.... I never
said he sucked.. come on people.... whats your
problems....

--- Frederick Court <fwrcourt@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> I bought a CD
> "Komuso" recently, by Ronnie Nyogetsu Seldon.
>
> It is very beautiful and the cover notes show the
> deep
> integrity of the player.
>
> I feel some graciousness of apology needs expression
> from what I have read on this list.
>
> Because I read the personal comments directed at the
> player on the CD I have listened to recently.
>
> I may post again when I have practiced a great deal
> more.
>
> Thanks for allowing me the participation in this
> list.
> It is a great resource.
>
> If anyone can direct to me to textual references re
> traditions of Zen schools associated with Shakuhachi
> I
> would be very interested.
> Even poems by Japanese masters through out the ages
> associated with flute playing of any type.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> --- "NYOGETSU@NYC.RR.COM" <NYOGETSU@NYC.RR.COM>
> wrote:
>
> > > Dear Shakuhachi List,
> > >
> > > I have been following this thread for some time,
> > and while my husband is away
> > > in Mexico teaching I feel compelled to speak for
> > him.
> > >
> > > Ronnie has worked very hard to be able to make
> his
> > living from shakuhachi.
> > > For that I am very proud of him. He has also
> > inspired many of his students in
> > > the last few years to do the same.
> > >
> > > To suggest that he should teach for free is
> > ludicrous. How should we pay our
> > > bills? Should he get another full-time job, one
> > that he doesn't like, so that
> > > he can teach people like you for free?
> > >
> > > If you're complaining about his prices, but yet
> > claim to really want to study
> > > with him, then here's my suggestion: barter.
> > Ronnie has students that can't
> > > afford to pay, so they do work exchange with me
> on
> > our land in upstate NY. We
> > > can also barter for other things. So if you
> > really want to study with my
> > > husband there is a way, but if you want to get
> it
> > for free or in an exchange
> > > for your pretty smile it ain't gonna happen!
> > >
> > > Ronnie already does his own volunteer work at
> > hospitals, for the elderly, etc.
> > >
> > > What people may not know is that during the time
> > of preparation for the NYC
> > > Shakuhachi Festival Ronnie had a severe heart
> > attack, whose effects are still
> > > felt today. In spite of this, he persevered and
> > helped to create a wonderful
> > > festival.
> > >
> > > I do not appreciate you talking about my
> husband's
> > weight. You say you are
> > > not trying to be "mean", but I think that you
> are.
> > What place does this type
> > > of commentary have on this list? You say you
> > respect these teachers but yet,
> > > couching it in terms of concern, you denigrate
> > them. If you were really
> > > concerned for my husband's health then you would
> > contact him personally and
> > > privately. That is the generous compassionate
> > thing to do.
> > >
> > > Yours truly,
> > >
> > > Brenda Seldin
> > > "Proud Wife of Shakuhachi Grand Master"
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> I'm glad that I said what I said and got this
> > >> discussion going. Because people have to know
> > these
> > >> things and they have to be acknowledged. If I
> > feel a
> > >> certain way, there is a reason for this....
> > >>
> > >> I want to say Perry Yung is awesome.....
> > >>
> > >> I want to say Ronnie Seldon is awesome at
> playing
> > >> shakuhachi but I question alot about him.... I
> > wish he
> > >> would get on a excersice/diet plan because it
> > would be
> > >> nice to have him around awhile to play his
> > >> shakuhachi.... I dont mean this in a mean
> way...
> > I
> > >> also wish that he didnt charge 60 dollars a
> > lesson.
> > >> Isnt there exceptions for poor people that have
> > heart
> > >> and soul and wanna learn real bad???? Ive had
> no
> > >> teacher for 4 years and still play everyday and
> > even
> > >> make my own flutes and give them away....this
> is
> > >> dedication.... I think I deserve a good
> teacher
> > but
> > >> if none show up then I will be a good
> > teacher.......
> > >>
> > >> I wanna say if anyone is in Japan call this man
> > he is
> > >> awesome - more awesome than any other
> shakuhachi
> > >> player Ive heard of
> > >>
> > >> Hirobe, Chikutei
> > >> 229 5-19-3 Hashimoto,
> > >> Saganihara - shi, Kanagawa
> > >> tel: 042-773-6113
> > >>
> > >> He has played shakuhachi since he was 5 and he
> is
> > now
> > >> a retired tokyo university proffesor. He
> taught
> > me
> > >> shakuhachi for 2 months for free then I had to
> > come
> > >> back to NY State. I wanted to pay him but he
> > said no
> > >> - pay me with your dedication to the flute. He
> > let me
> > >> touch/play his 30,000 dollar flute. He plays
> > live
> > >> concerts with his 80 year old uncle. his 80
> year
> > old
> > >> uncle is his teacher.
> > >>
> > >> Screw politics, screw money -heart and soul is
> > all you
> > >> have when you die people..........
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
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