Happy and Healthy 2025!
I’m glad to share another inspiring post about shakuhachi written by the “Komuso Khronicles“: “The Shakuhachi: A tool for Interconnectedness Beyond Words, part 2” (see the original post down below).
A few reflections after reading the post
We cannot be reminded enough to stay connected to the essence of the shakuhachi. Whether it is during a public performance or a lesson with your teacher, what does really matter?
Your competitive mind, your ego, wants you to prove yourself. To prove yourself to yourself. To impress others and get external validation. To be good enough. To be the best.
The technical control on the flute is the way to express yourself the more accurately possible. It is a tool, not a goal.
Your sincere shakuhachi playing, the sounds you dare to share with the world, this is what matters. Breathe.
“Its sound bypasses the intellect and speaks directly to the heart, creating a space where differences dissolve, and unity prevails.”
What if you saw the shakuhachi as a bridge?
“A bridge between individuals, between the self and the universe, and between the personal and the universal. “
What if you saw the shakuhachi as a manifestation of impermanence?
Each note arises, resonates, and fades away, reflecting the impermanence of all things.
What if you saw what you’re experiencing while playing, performing, learning, practicing, breathing, as a tool to grow in your life?
The shakuhachi aligns with the personal dharma (duty or path) of self-discipline and growth. Learning to play it requires patience, focus, and humility, cultivating virtues that bring harmony to one’s life. Additionally, sharing its music can foster connections and peace within a community.
What if you saw the shakuhachi, however humble its international influence, as a profound and universal tool of interconnection?
Playing or listening to it can evoke a sense of unity with the cosmos, serving as a meditative practice that transcends individual ego and dualistic thinking.
“Why the Shakuhachi matters in a divided World?” Continue reading!
Hélène Seiyu 聖 優 Shakuhachi 