Komusō

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The komusō (虚無僧 komusō?, Hiragana こむそう; also romanized komusou or komuso) were a group of Japanese mendicant monks of the Fuke school of Zen Buddhism who flourished during the Edo period of 1600-1868. Komusō were characterized by a straw basket (a sedge or reed hood named a tengai or tengui) worn on the head, manifesting the absence of specific ego. They were also known for playing solo pieces on the shakuhachi (a type of Japanese bamboo flute). These pieces, called honkyoku ("original pieces") were played during a meditative practice called suizen, for alms, as a method of attaining enlightenment, and as a healing modality. The Japanese government introduced reforms after the Edo period, abolishing the Fuke sect. Records of the musical repertoire survived, and are being revived in the 21st century. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Split 2020

Komusō

Luck will be on your side this week

Split 2020 - EP

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Split 2020 (with Setsuko)

Zampler #11 - Death From Above

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ZAMPLER #12 - Oh God, We're Gonna Die

KOMUSŌ / SETSUKO

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Komusō - EP

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Luck will be on your side this week - Single

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ZAMPLER #13 - It's An Ugly Planet, A Bug Planet

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ZAMPLER #15 - Here's the Entertainment

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