2014 BON ODORI
8.
Shiawase Samba (Dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You”)
We all have a dream. My dream is to transmit the Buddha’s teachings
throughout the world. Embraced by the compassionate heart of the Buddha,
let us live in peace and harmony.
9.
Hawaiian Ondo
1.
Bon Odori No Uta (Uchiwa)
This “Song of the Lantern Festival” which traditionally opens and closes
our evening, tell of the Obon as it is held in the United States.
2.
Shinran Ondo
Song depicting the life of Shinran Shonin (1173-1262 founder of Jodo Shin
Buddhism)
This Hawaiian dance is about the care-free life of a beachcomber
enjoying the moon, flowers, palm trees, and of course, the hula.
10.
Tokyo Odori (Sensu)
This song praises the beauty of Tokyo’s four seasons.
11.
Home Run Ondo
This dance tells of one of the most popular sports in Japan.
12.
Tanko Bushi
Coal mining is a popular topic for folk songs in Japan. This dance
pantomimes the activities of the miners.
13.
Shamisen Boogie
A Japanese version of “Ring around the Rosie”.
14.
Bon Odori No Uta (Uchiwa)
We invite everyone to join us as our “Gathering of Joy” comes to a close.
We would like to thank all of the people for their generous
donations for the Bon Odori practices, and especially the
dancers who came out to practice and to dance tonight.
Everyone is invited to join the dancers.
Watch the teachers in the inner circle and have fun!!!!
3.
Shamei Ondo (Sensu)
This song wishes for peace and harmony in the world and asks everyone
to dance together in joy.
4.
Misasa Kouta (Kachi Kachi)
This is a geisha song of Misasa Hot Springs.
5.
Hokkai Bon Uta
A folk song of Shakotan peninsula area of Hokkaido, singing about the
herring fisherman
6.
A-I-U-E Ondo (Uchiwa)
A bon odori song created in Japanese alphabetical order, a, i, u, e, o.
7.
Yorokobi To Yasuragi (Tenugui)
This is a dance of joy and peace.
INTERMISSION
Members of the Stockton Bukkyo Taiko Group will give a special performance of
traditional Japanese drumming. Begun in 1990, the drummers range in age from 7 years
to 70 years. The drums have a ancient association with Buddhism. In 261 B.C. the
Emperor Ashoka proclaimed that the conch and drum would no longer be used in war, but
rather signify the teaching of the Buddha.
2014 BON ODORI
1.
2.
Bon Odori No Uta (Uchiwa)
This “Song of the Lantern Festival” which traditionally opens and closes our
evening, tell of the Obon as it is held in the United States.
Shiawase Samba (Dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You”)
We all have a dream. My dream is to transmit the Buddha’s teachings throughout
the world. Embraced by the compassionate heart of the Buddha, let us live in peace
and harmony.
Shinran Ondo
Song depicting the life of Shinran Shonin (1173-1262 founder of Jodo Shin
Buddhism)
3.
8.
9.
Hawaiian Ondo
This Hawaiian dance is about the care-free life of a beachcomber
enjoying the moon, flowers, palm trees, and of course, the hula.
Shamei Ondo (Sensu)
This song wishes for peace and harmony in the world and asks everyone
to dance together in joy.
10.
Tokyo Odori (Sensu)
This song praises the beauty of Tokyo’s four seasons.
4.
Misasa Kouta (Kachi Kachi)
This is a geisha song of Misasa Hot Springs.
11.
Home Run Ondo
This dance tells of one of the most popular sports in Japan.
5.
Hokkai Bon Uta
A folk song of Shakotan peninsula area of Hokkaido, singing about the
herring fisherman
12.
Tanko Bushi
Coal mining is a popular topic for folk songs in Japan. This dance
pantomimes the activities of the miners.
6.
A-I-U-E Ondo (Uchiwa)
A bon odori song created in Japanese alphabetical order, a, i, u, e, o.
13.
Shamisen Boogie
A Japanese version of “Ring around the Rosie”.
7.
Yorokobi To Yasuragi (Tenugui)
This is a dance of joy and peace.
14.
Bon Odori No Uta (Uchiwa)
INTERMISSION
Members of the Stockton Bukkyo Taiko Group will give a special performance of
traditional Japanese drumming. Begun in 1990, the drummers range in age from 7 years
to 70 years. The drums have a ancient association with Buddhism. In 261 B.C. the Emperor
Ashoka proclaimed that the conch and drum would no longer be used in war, but rather signify
the teaching of the Buddha.
We invite everyone to join us as our “Gathering of Joy” comes to a close.
We would like to thank all of the people for their generous
donations for the Bon Odori practices, and especially the dancers
who came out to practice and to dance tonight.
Everyone is invited to join the dancers.
Watch the teachers in the inner circle and have fun!!!!