Thanks Justin for the very constructive and helpful
suggestion. Ideally how much does a bamboo shakuhachi
cost. If I ever get one it's for the long haul.
What is the significance of generating Bodhichitta? I
always hope that I have the wisdom to play any
instrument present chinese bamboo flute and one day
might be shakuhachi. Every week I cycle miles for my
flute lesson after a hard day work. All for the love
of my passion, music.
Be free to comment and share your thought so that we
learn from one another. Where you living?
Keep the connection going. Happy new year.
Alex
--- "Justin ." <justinasia@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi Alex
> I know very little, but I have a small suggestion in
> case it is useful for you. First, you really aught
> to
> get a shakuhachi. Bamboo is expensive. They sell
> plastic ones, or maybe better to get a wooden one.
> They are cheaper, and also may last longer with
> Singaporean airconditioning! So you can blow by
> yourself.
> If you like it, you really must get a teacher. If
> you
> want stuff to do in the meantime, then I might
> suggest
> closing all the finger holes, and blowing that
> bottom
> note - we call it "ro". It may take time - hours
> even
> - just to produce a note. As you get used to it,
> then
> maybe just practise that note. You could do for
> example half an hour every day. Just relax, and get
> into it. You can experiment with trying to create
> all
> different kinds of sounds. I mean, different tones
> or
> colours, of the same note. But I would suggest, if
> you
> get into that, spend maybe 5 or 10 minutes on each
> colour-tone which you discover. Don't just skip from
> one to another. You need more time to explore each,
> going deeper and extending your relationship with
> it.
> That might be enough even for several years -
> serously.
> It seems you are Buddhist. Well, I mean it's your
> thing of course, but just a suggestion - if you
> wanted
> you could always start by generating the wish of
> Bodhichitta before you start your practise. Then
> practise nice and clearly. You know, just practise.
> Nothing else. Then when you are done, dedicate the
> merit. You know what I mean? I mean, that could be
> nice. Maybe deepen the practice. Make it good for
> you.
> Just an idea.
> Best wishes
> Justin.
>
> > Dear enthusiasts in shakuhachi,
> >
> > Hi! I have not touch shakuhachi before and would
> > like
> > to have an idea and concept on the how and why
> > people
> > take up this unique instrument. Any advice would
> you
> > care to dispense to a novice like me who wish to
> > take
> > up this discipline and be awaken?
> >
> > with metta
> > Alex
>
>
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