Them Komuso where contracted spies against the Christian missionaries.
Can anyone really trust the few komuso that exist today?
Personally, if I were somewhere and heard a flute, I'd watch what I'd say.
David
On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 02:19:23 -0800 (PST), Justin . <justinasia@yahoo.com> wrote:
> --- stan <b@didgethings.co.uk> wrote:
> > The Komuso played their flutes freely. People
> > accepted that gift and gave alms freely according to
> > their own abilities. The Komuso accepted the gift
> > and continued to give more.
> >
> > Maybe we can learn something here.
>
> Hi Stan
> Have you tried that?
> I have played shakuhachi as a beggar on the streets of
> Japan. It's okay. Sometimes it's rough. Sometimes
> people appreciate you. Sometimes the police move you
> on. Sometimes the drunks come. That can be nice, or
> not so nice too. There are ups and downs. It can be
> hard too. Sometimes one might feel unwelcome, unwanted
> even. It can be hard you know. Okay, I'm young. But
> had I a wife, and children to support, I'm not sure I
> would want to live like that. There is something to be
> said about a regular job. About a steady income. About
> a respectable place in society. Really. A beggar's
> life is not always so easy. And you have to think
> about your family too.
> Just my 2 cents worth.
> Love to all
> Justin.
>
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