This is the set of the Ping Chong’s Angels of Swedenborg. It contains 600 pounds of white feathers signifying heaven. I play an Angel in this production. It’s a wonderful feeling, dancing on feathers. I wish that everyone could have this experience.

Today, I dedicate my morning shakuhachi practice to a dear friend whose mother is passing. I haven’t played Sanya - Three Valleys - in a while and I felt this piece may be a good offering. The imagery I use for Sanya - being atop a high mountain looking down upon rivers and valleys -  has always brought me peace.
 

It is played on a 2.3 Earth Model, not a perfect instrument, not a perfect recording… not a perfect world. But, I hope that we can all somehow find peace while we are here. And when our time is up, perhaps there is a cloud of feathers waiting for us to waltz upon.

A long and deep bow of gratitude to all our mothers.