The WHOLESOME legend of Princess Akoya

[@slowbro1337]

Hope you are doing well, Tim. I found out from your newsletter the other day that my birthday this year fell on Marina Day, making it a little more special to celebrate. It's an appropriate holiday for me to give thanks to the sea as i'm a fishmonger by trade, and the ocean provides for me. I took a moment to meditate for all it has offered me over the years. I also survived a direct hit from Hurricane Beryl here in Texas recently. The storm surge and flooding did not affect me despite being on the waterfront. We gave thanks for that as well. I was very fortunate to be spared its hardships, though others were not. Im happy to see a new video from you. The story of the princess and flutest was very lovely. It was made even better seeing the site of the tree who fell in love with a princesses music. Peace to you, Tim, and thanks for sharing.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Thank you. It’s why I do it. Hope you are doing well too considering! And I didn’t realize that!

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Oh and happy birthday!🎉

[@daolinchen]

what a lovely place, thanks Tim!

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Peekingduck]

Hey, you're back ! Thanks for the video. Awesome !

[@kiwiyamabushi]

I never left! Thanks for your support!

[@davew177]

Hey Tim , I have a couple of old shakujo one which I made into a walking staff.. as a yamabushi, do you use a shakujo? I am not sure about the history of it or if it's of the yamabushi only or other japanese traditions....? All the very to you mate.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Hello! Yes we use Shakujo, although they are for Buddhist ceremonies. I’ve actually been looking for one to use when I lead the Heart Sutra and some mantras. Strictly Shinto yamabushi don’t use them as far as I’m aware, but with Master Hoshino we do a fusion of Shinto and Buddhist so do use them.