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Buddhist meditation usually involves two aspects,
tranquility and analysis. The analysis is fueled by
study of texts.
I have difficulty locating playing shakuhachi along
the meditation continuum. It fits easily into the
performance category. =20
Meditation is not just tranquility (I wish it were; it would be a lot =
more fun) and analysis is not just about texts. Meditation includes =
everything within the meditator's experience, pleasant, unpleasant and =
indifferent. I heard a Tibetan monk and teacher once describe =
meditation as the practice of "becoming familiar with one's experience". =
Analysis can (and should) be of one's own experience as well as of =
Buddhist teachings. =20
In Mahayana Buddhism, there's a sense that one must go beyond words in =
reaching and expressing one's understanding. The arts, including =
shakuhachi, are a path beyond words. What do we find when we play? How =
do we express what's important? It would be interesting to share our =
insights.
Performance can be an empty display, or it can be an offering to one's =
community of great depth and generosity.
Mark Miller =20
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