Riley Lee's doctoral dissertation is a good reference with some
information on the Komuso and with a good bibliography (though
unfortunately for non-Japanese readers many of the sources are only
available in Japanese)
> I am interested in learning more about the traditions and routines of the Komuso Monks. Does anyone know of a source or book that outlines what the life of a Komuso monk was like? For instance; did they sit zazen daily? did they live/work in a temple environment? how much of their time was spent 'wandering'? what was the daily routine like?
> I have been able to find little specific information about these mendicant monks that so many of us spend our lives learning the music they are known for, yet know remarkably little about.
> I would also like to find out if there are any other shakuhachi players here in the Atlanta area who might be interested in playing/practicing with someone.
> Thank you,
> Damon Atkinson
> Atlanta, GA
>
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