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This is a Modern Honkyoku piece . This piece was composed for shakuhachi by Seldin, Ronnie Nyogetsu in 1996 .

Shizukesa appears on the following albums:

Album	Shakuhachi	Koto	Shamisen
Makoto Shinjitsu - with a heart of true sincerity  (Listen)	Seldin, Ronnie Nyogetsu
Shizukesa means Serenity. It is hoped that the peace of the Shakuhachi can help us to center ourselves, and to put aside all problems, and stresses. This Honkyoku was composed for all those recovering from their diseases, obsessions and illnesses. The musical content of this piece directly relates to a quote from the traditional Soto Zen liturgy which states. "May we exist in muddy water with purity like a lotus. Thus we bow to Buddha."