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Metal Tiger
2016-02-13, 23:19
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2016-02-13, 23:19
watashumi
Dear friends, here much interested in Watashumi Doso Roshi, i have plenty of his music but cannot find much about his teachings or words.
Can you hel me with links to materials like talks or interviews, also about and from the ones that continue his Path?
Thanks a lot, and greetings from Argentina
“go deep into the source of where the music is being made, At the source, everyone's individual
music is made. what the deep place is?, it's your own life and it's knowing your own life.” Watazumi Doso Roshi
Christophe Gaston
2016-02-14, 20:40
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2016-02-14, 20:40
Hi,

From what I know the followers are mainly ksk players. The school of Katsuya Yokoyama. But I am not an insider at all. So please search deeper
Metal Tiger
2016-02-14, 23:25
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2016-02-14, 23:25
Thanks, i am doing it...... and that is the reason i am posting here about it... Thanks
“go deep into the source of where the music is being made, At the source, everyone's individual
music is made. what the deep place is?, it's your own life and it's knowing your own life.” Watazumi Doso Roshi
Rick Riekert
2016-02-15, 15:09
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2016-02-15, 15:09
There is a video that may still be available online called 'Sukiyaki and Chips' which includes an interview with Watazumi Doso. He discusses abandoning orthodox zen training because he felt limited by the lack of movement and the limitations on breathing. He demonstrates part of his 6 hour daily routine of exercise with the jo (short stick used as a weapon), and discusses an encounter with a group of musicians which included John Cage.The video ends with some shakuhachi playing.
Mastery does not lay in the mastery of technique, but in penetrating the heart of the music. However, he who has not mastered the technique will not penetrate the heart of the music.
~ Hisamatsu Fûyô
Metal Tiger
2016-02-15, 15:29
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2016-02-15, 15:29
"Rick Riekert""Rick Riekert"
There is a video that may still be available online called 'Sukiyaki and Chips' which includes an interview with Watazumi Doso. He discusses abandoning orthodox zen training because he felt limited by the lack of movement and the limitations on breathing. He demonstrates part of his 6 hour daily routine of exercise with the jo (short stick used as a weapon), and discusses an encounter with a group of musicians which included John Cage.The video ends with some shakuhachi playing.


Thanks a lot for answering to my post, yes that is a great video i have it, also there is something from Daido Loori roshi's zen center, and the transcriptions in the shakuhachi society....

Greetings from argentina
“go deep into the source of where the music is being made, At the source, everyone's individual
music is made. what the deep place is?, it's your own life and it's knowing your own life.” Watazumi Doso Roshi
Rick Riekert
2016-02-15, 16:58
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2016-02-15, 16:58
Here is a link to Christopher Blasdel’s retelling of his brief, unedifying encounter with Watazumi.
http://www.yohmei.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Watazumi-Dô.pdf
Mastery does not lay in the mastery of technique, but in penetrating the heart of the music. However, he who has not mastered the technique will not penetrate the heart of the music.
~ Hisamatsu Fûyô
Metal Tiger
2016-02-15, 19:03
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2016-02-15, 19:03
"Rick Riekert""Rick Riekert"
Here is a link to Christopher Blasdel’s retelling of his brief, unedifying encounter with Watazumi.
http://www.yohmei.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Watazumi-Dô.pdf


Thanks, will check it and let u know...
“go deep into the source of where the music is being made, At the source, everyone's individual
music is made. what the deep place is?, it's your own life and it's knowing your own life.” Watazumi Doso Roshi
Metal Tiger
2016-02-15, 21:58
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2016-02-15, 21:58
[quote="Metal Tiger"]
"Rick Riekert""Rick Riekert"
Here is a link to Christopher Blasdel’s retelling of his brief, unedifying encounter with Watazumi.
http://www.yohmei.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Watazumi-Dô.pdf

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wooou! the article really gives a bad image of Watashumi.... a pity.
He was i think 82 years old at the time, though it is no excuse.....

Still i cannot find about his teachings and method, maybe there is nothing written at all...
“go deep into the source of where the music is being made, At the source, everyone's individual
music is made. what the deep place is?, it's your own life and it's knowing your own life.” Watazumi Doso Roshi
felix martens
2016-02-16, 20:31
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2016-02-16, 20:31
Read it again. I don't think it is a bad thing that Watazumi had no time for a dilettante dealer, and clearly gave a wonderful lesson to a "student" ...... you only have to listen to the "sukiyaki and chips" video to see the wonderful mischief in the man.
Metal Tiger
2016-02-17, 01:36
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2016-02-17, 01:36
"felix martens""felix martens"
Read it again. I don't think it is a bad thing that Watazumi had no time for a dilettante dealer, and clearly gave a wonderful lesson to a "student" ...... you only have to listen to the "sukiyaki and chips" video to see the wonderful mischief in the man.


Agree. I followed your advice and read it again, you are true... Thanks a lot
“go deep into the source of where the music is being made, At the source, everyone's individual
music is made. what the deep place is?, it's your own life and it's knowing your own life.” Watazumi Doso Roshi
Yuusui
2016-02-17, 13:04
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2016-02-17, 13:04
One of the two Journals of the Shakuhachi Society books has a good amount about Watazumi.
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