Houses flattened, faces filled with despair and confusion... those faces...
We, who went to Soma City as volunteers, witnessed firsthand the fury of nature which defies expression.
We have since continued to support efforts to rebuild by conducting rituals and charity performances in a variety of locations.
Prayers to the Buddhas will undoubtedly be met... in this we believe.
On March 11th, 2015, four years since the earthquake struck, we will transform the Tokyo International Forum into a place of prayer.
So that those in the affected areas can reclaim their happiness.
Please lend us the power of your prayers.
A "flowing reading" of the Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra is a ritual that transmits the prayers of people to the Buddhas.
From ancient times, this ritual has been widely performed with hope for attaining a peaceful and safe country.
During a "flowing reading" a large number of Buddhist priests open the pages of the 600 volume Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra to the air which climaxes with a unified recitation of the title of each volume.
On this day, with prayers for restoration, the voices of our Buddhist priests will ring out as the pages of the Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra flow past.
As part of this public performance, world reknowned saxphonist Watanabe Sado will play a piano session.
Traditional Japanese Drummer Hayashi Eitetsu and the members of “Eitetsu Wind and Clouds Ensemble” will perform with the Buddhist priests of the Buzan Order of Shingon Buddhism.
Other performances include traditional Buddhist music, Buddhist chanting and wind instruments.
- Saxophone,Watanabe Sadao
渡辺 貞男 - Moved to Tokyo when he was 18 and beginning with the Akiyoshi Toshiko Quartet has participated in a number of bands. After studying at the Berklee College of Music, went on to be active as one of Japan's top musicians on the world's stage developing his own style which goes beyond jazz. Even at the age of 81, the energetic performances of this still active musician continue to inspire and move audiences young and old, male and female, from around the world.
- Traditional Japanese Drums,Hayashi Eitetsu
林 英哲 - Had his debut performance in 1984 at Carnegie Hall.In creating solo performances outside of those typical of Japan's traditional drumming,
he is one of the key most important figures in the introduction of traditional Japanese drumming to both Japan and the world.
He received the Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts in 1997 and is currently a visiting professor at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music.
- Eitetsu Fuun no Kai
英哲風雲の会 - In addition to performing as Hayashi Eitetsu's concert ensemble, this a group of talented professionals that also conduct their own unique performances.
After covering necessary costs, the revenue generated through ticket sales will be donated to the three prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima.
Also, food and craft products from this locations will be available and on sale. Purchases of these products also assists these affected areas.
- Time
- March 11th, 2015, at 7:00PM
- Place:
- Tokyo International Forum Hall A
- Ticket:
- All Seats Reserved. S Class ¥10,000. A Class ¥8,000.
(Tax Include)
After deducting for necessary costs,
the proceeds from ticket sales at this performance will be donated to the three prefectures of Tohoku.
Sponsored by:the Buzan Order of Shingon Buddhism.
Tokyo International Forum Hall A
1-minute walk from Yurakucho Station
5-minutes walk from Tokyo Station
(connected by B1 concourse with Keiyo Line at Tokyo Station)
5-1 Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005