2. Author Affiliation: University of the Negev, Israel.
關鍵詞
Buddhism; Zen; ritual; percussions; training temples; Japan; monastic soundspace
摘要
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 percussions and chanting vocals. This paper will introduce this sonic environment and explain how different sounds construct the training experience. In particular, I will focus on sound instruments that coordinate daily activities, such as bells, gongs, drums, and the like, arguing that they are essential to Zen practice. The first part of the paper explains the unique characteristics of a Japanese Zen training temple, focusing on ritual sound instruments and their place within the monastic soundspace. The second part examines the meaning of these instruments as described in Zen canonical writing, focusing mainly on Baizang’s monastic regulation and different references to it by Japanese masters throughout history. The third part explores how contemporary monastics understand sound instruments and their function in regulating the body, conveying values, and evoking spiritual transformation.
目次
Abstract 1 Keywords 1 1. Introduction 1 2. The Acoustic Landscape 3 3. Sound Instruments and Monastic Regulation 4 4. Sounding Things 6 5. Discussion and Further Research 10 Funding 12 Institutional Review Board Statement 12 Informed Consent Statement 12 Data Availability Statement 12 Acknowledgments 12 Conflicts of Interest 12 Abbreviation 12 Notes 12 References 14
