Getting a teacher is the best option. I accidentially
deleted a message someone told me of a Teacher
teaching at the Nanyang Technological University,
anyway to contact him?
Alex
--- Alex Long <duriank24@yahoo.com.sg> wrote:
>
> 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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