Kyoen (Wayne) Honda Roshi has trained in Zen for over thirty-five years, studying several martial arts (Kendo, Hojo and Kyudo) before discovering the shakuhachi, or bamboo flute. Honda Roshi originally learned shakuhachi from Sozan Yamamoto Sensei, and then later was taught by Tanouye Rotaishi. It was Yamamoto's pure sound that was Honda's inspiration. Playing the shakuhachi requires coordination of breath, posture and relaxed concentration. A high school teacher in Honolulu for 37 years, Honda Roshi has produced two CD'S: The Sound of Enlightenment and Sounds of Nature. | Jitsudo (Don) Tsuha Roshi has trained in Zen for over 30 years. Tsuha's first Kyudo teacher was Jackson Morisawa, Founder of Chozen-ji Kyudo, and he received additional training from Tanouye Rotaishi. Kyudo, or "Way of the Bow," is sometimes referred to as the Zen art of archery. For over 25 years, Tsuha Roshi has also specialized in okyo, or the chanting of sutras. He teaches okyo at the Dojo, and he is also the current Shihan, or Exemplary Teacher of Kyudo. A high school teacher for over 32 years, Tsuha Roshi holds an M.A. in Music Education and received the award for 2005 Teacher of the Year in Hawaii Central District. |