Shakuhachi Meditation CD

Over 700 years ago in Japan, Zen masters developed honkyôku,the art of "blowing Zen," using only the pure tones of the simple shakuhachi bamboo flute for accompaniment. On Shakuhachi Meditation Music, virtuoso Stan Richardson offers 13 authentic bamboo flute selections, each one a soothing contemplation meant to still the mind and awaken attention.

Richardson, a former member of Japan's respected Ki-Sui-An Shakuhachi Dôjô ensemble, plays these rare works in the traditional Zen style, just as they were played for centuries by wandering monks. Selections range from spare, haunting contemplations to complex tone poems.

Excellent for meditation, yoga, exercise, and bodywork.

2 CD's.  2 hours

Sample Music From This CD

Disk One

1.  Kyorei (Empty Bell)

2.  Choshi or Shirabe

3.  Koku (Empty Sky)

4.  Murasaki Reibo

5.  Sashi (Buddha or Satsu)

Disk Two

1.  Akita Sugagaki (Reed Fence)

2.  Shin Kyorei

3.  Tsuru No Sugomori

4.  Shika No Tone

5.  Tamuke (Offerings)