Breathing Peace, James Nyoraku Schlefer, Shakuhachi at Soapbox Gallery

Tickets $20/$10 Eventbrite or at the door

Come breathe the sound and silence of music for the Japanese bamboo flute. Known as honkyok this traditional music, has been played for centuries in Japan. The extraordinary and deeply penetrating sound of the shakuhachi focuses the mind and body through breathing and listening, reinforcing our potential for compassion. James Nyoraku Schlefer, a master of the instrument, begins a series of performances exploring the classic repertoire for the shakuhachi. Join us and be present in the moment, briefly removed from the stress of daily life, and discover the healing power of sound and silence...

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Tickets $20/$10 Eventbrite or at the door

Come breathe the sound and silence of music for the Japanese bamboo flute. Known as honkyok this traditional music, has been played for centuries in Japan. The extraordinary and deeply penetrating sound of the shakuhachi focuses the mind and body through breathing and listening, reinforcing our potential for compassion. James Nyoraku Schlefer, a master of the instrument, begins a series of performances exploring the classic repertoire for the shakuhachi. Join us and be present in the moment, briefly removed from the stress of daily life, and discover the healing power of sound and silence. www.nyoraku.com

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