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Reibo - Fukeshu-Shakuhachi

Reibo - Fukeshu-Shakuhachi

Track Title Kanji Length Shakuhachi Shamisen Koto
1  (Listen) Reibo (Don't know which version) 霊慕 06'43 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

Describes the suffering of those who endeavour to become awakened (to attain SATORI, "peace of soul").
2  (Listen) Kuyo 供養 04'13 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

Cult, consolation (puja) a buddhist term. By offerings to Buddha and to the dead, one quietens the "souls".
3  (Listen) Taki Ochi (Taizan Ha) 滝落 05'58 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

In life, there are happy moments, and painful ones. This is compared to the process through which a small brook widens to become a river, and eventually reaches the ocean.
4  (Listen) Jiang he Shui 江河水 03'51 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

Chinese folk music. Laments of a woman whose husband, drafted by the army, won't return, and she drowns herself from excess of despair.
5  (Listen) Sange 散華 04'10 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

Confession (ksama) a buddhist word. Reflecting upon one's own thoughts, words and action, and resoiving not to sin.
6  (Listen) Yazagin 夜座吟 03'28 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

While reciting poetry on a peaceful evening, one's soul is overwhelmed by a feeling of nostalgia for the beloved fatherland.
7  (Listen) Bhaisajyaguru 薬師如来 01'39 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

A prayer for the health of body and soul.
8  (Listen) Komyo 光明 01'52 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

A prayer for "the peace of the soul" through the light of Buddha's wisdom.
9  (Listen) Suzuru 巣鶴 06'28 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

Joys and sorrows of the birds, buiiding their nest, caring for their young until they leave their birthplace forever.
10  (Listen) Reibo Nagashi 鈴慕流 05'55 Fujiyoshi Etsuzan

A variation of "REIBO".