The Sacred Shakuhachi

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Heard On The Odyssey Series

The Shakuhachi is a Japanese end-blown flute originally from China and introduced to the Japanese culture in the 8th century. Traditionally made of bamboo, the flute was first used by the monks of the Fuke school of Zen Buddhism in the practice of “blowing mediation.”

Episode Credits

  • Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
  • Joe Hardtke Technical Director
  • Tom Blain Technical Director

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