Fantastic “Suma Yaon Music and Buddhist Memorial Service” with sutra chanting and music for peace echoing in the night sky

Sumadera Temple (Suma Ward, Kobe), known as a famous temple associated with the Genpei period, will hold the “Suma Yaon Music and Buddhist Memorial Service” on October 26, a typical autumn event. Admission is free.

The event is a joint dedication combining Shomyo (Buddhist chanting by Shingon and Tendai sect monks), the music unit “shinsha” led by former Blue Hearts drummer Tetsuya Kajiwara, and performances on the 1-stringed Suma Koto (Japanese harp), where prayers for peace will be offered under the autumn night sky. Also, Kiss FM KOBE sound crew member Koshi Nakano will perform as a “narrator”.

A scene from last year’s event

During the dedication performance, the temple’s chief temple administrator, Yojin Koike, will perform a “special night sound gomaku. Gomagi (500 yen per gomagi) will be available at the temple office, so please apply on-site on the day of the event.

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The echoes of shomyo (Buddhist chanting) and music echo through the long autumn nights. The time spent praying for peace while surrounded by the fantastic sounds of the statement is sure to bring you peace of mind.

Details

Date

Saturday, October 26, 2024
*to be cancelled in case of rain

Place

Daihonzan Sumadera Temple
(4-6-8 Sumadera-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe)
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Time

Concert begins at 18:00

Admission

Free
*Gomagi for “Yaon Special Gomaku” is 500 yen per piece.

• Sumadera Temple Official Website https://www.sumadera.or.jp/oshirase/yaon2024.html