The Sound of One Hand Playing: The Sonic Environment of a Zen Training Temple

Zen practice is often associated with aloof silence and introspection. However, any visitor to a Japanese Zen training temple will be surprised by the abundance and richness of the acoustic environment. In effect, every moment of the training schedule is accompanied, chronicled, and choreographed by...

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Main Author: Joskovich, Erez (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2023
In: Religions
Year: 2023, Volume: 14, Issue: 10
Further subjects:B Zen
B monastic soundspace
B Buddhism
B training temples
B Japan
B Ritual
B percussions
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