Sound of Japan: Buddhist Bell, "Bonshō" [4K]
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An English commentary tour about the traditional Buddhist bell 'Bonshō' is available at the beginning of the video.
"Bonshō"
Bonshō (梵鐘), also known as Buddhist temple bells, are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan. These bells have a rich history and hold significant cultural and religious importance.
Bonshō are typically cast in bronze and are often quite large, with some standing several meters tall and weighing many tons. Bonshō usually feature inscriptions and decorations, often including Buddhist texts, images of bodhisattvas, and other religious motifs. Unlike Western bells, Bonshō do not have a clapper inside. Instead, they are struck from the outside with a large wooden beam called a shumoku, as you see in this video.
The sound produced by a Bonshō is deep and resonant, designed to carry over long distances. The sound of the bell is thought to represent the voice of the Buddha and the teaching of impermanence. The bell's sound is believed to purify the mind and is used to mark the time for various temple activities.
Bonshō are rung to signal the beginning and end of meditation sessions, ceremonies, and other religious practices. In the past, they were also used to tell time, as people did not have their own clocks or watches.
"Joya no Kane"
Joya no Kane (除夜の鐘) is a traditional Japanese Buddhist ceremony held on New Year's Eve. It is a significant cultural and religious event marking the transition from the old year to the new year, and it involves ringing a large temple bell, known as a Bonshō, 108 times.
The bell is struck 108 times because, in Buddhist belief, humans have 108 earthly desires or defilements (煩悩, bonnō) that cause suffering and impede enlightenment. Ringing the bell 108 times is meant to purify the mind and body from these desires, symbolically cleansing oneself of the past year's misdeeds and starting the new year afresh. Each ring represents one of these desires, and the act of ringing is a meditative practice that helps participants reflect on their actions and thoughts. It signifies the dispelling of the old year's regrets and the welcoming of new opportunities and resolutions.
The ringing typically starts around midnight on December 31st and continues into the early hours of January 1st. Temples may start the ritual earlier to ensure all 108 rings are completed by midnight. The ceremony is often a communal event. Many temples allow laypeople to participate in ringing the bell, either by taking turns or in a more organized manner where a designated monk performs the ringing. The event draws large crowds, and it is common for people to visit temples to participate or simply to listen to the bell's resonant sound.
The bell is struck using a large wooden beam, called a shumoku, swung horizontally by participants. The method of striking is designed to produce a deep, resonant sound that carries over long distances, adding to the solemn and reflective atmosphere of the occasion. To repeat striking Bonshō, you have to wait until the prior resonance fades.
Joya no Kane is a profound and spiritually significant ceremony that blends religious practice with cultural tradition. It serves as a moment of reflection, purification, and renewal, heralding the start of a new year with a sense of mindfulness and hope.
Though this video was not filmed during the New Year event, I arranged it to contain 108 rings so that you can experience traditional “Joya no Kane” and may purify your mind by listening to each strike. I hope you find tranquility in your mind through this video.
Location : Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Sound Recording : TASCAM Portacapture X6
Landscapes of Japan, seasons’ diaries, harmony of the Earth. For your relaxation, meditation, well-sleeping. ASMR
"Bonshō"
Bonshō (梵鐘), also known as Buddhist temple bells, are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan. These bells have a rich history and hold significant cultural and religious importance.
Bonshō are typically cast in bronze and are often quite large, with some standing several meters tall and weighing many tons. Bonshō usually feature inscriptions and decorations, often including Buddhist texts, images of bodhisattvas, and other religious motifs. Unlike Western bells, Bonshō do not have a clapper inside. Instead, they are struck from the outside with a large wooden beam called a shumoku, as you see in this video.
The sound produced by a Bonshō is deep and resonant, designed to carry over long distances. The sound of the bell is thought to represent the voice of the Buddha and the teaching of impermanence. The bell's sound is believed to purify the mind and is used to mark the time for various temple activities.
Bonshō are rung to signal the beginning and end of meditation sessions, ceremonies, and other religious practices. In the past, they were also used to tell time, as people did not have their own clocks or watches.
"Joya no Kane"
Joya no Kane (除夜の鐘) is a traditional Japanese Buddhist ceremony held on New Year's Eve. It is a significant cultural and religious event marking the transition from the old year to the new year, and it involves ringing a large temple bell, known as a Bonshō, 108 times.
The bell is struck 108 times because, in Buddhist belief, humans have 108 earthly desires or defilements (煩悩, bonnō) that cause suffering and impede enlightenment. Ringing the bell 108 times is meant to purify the mind and body from these desires, symbolically cleansing oneself of the past year's misdeeds and starting the new year afresh. Each ring represents one of these desires, and the act of ringing is a meditative practice that helps participants reflect on their actions and thoughts. It signifies the dispelling of the old year's regrets and the welcoming of new opportunities and resolutions.
The ringing typically starts around midnight on December 31st and continues into the early hours of January 1st. Temples may start the ritual earlier to ensure all 108 rings are completed by midnight. The ceremony is often a communal event. Many temples allow laypeople to participate in ringing the bell, either by taking turns or in a more organized manner where a designated monk performs the ringing. The event draws large crowds, and it is common for people to visit temples to participate or simply to listen to the bell's resonant sound.
The bell is struck using a large wooden beam, called a shumoku, swung horizontally by participants. The method of striking is designed to produce a deep, resonant sound that carries over long distances, adding to the solemn and reflective atmosphere of the occasion. To repeat striking Bonshō, you have to wait until the prior resonance fades.
Joya no Kane is a profound and spiritually significant ceremony that blends religious practice with cultural tradition. It serves as a moment of reflection, purification, and renewal, heralding the start of a new year with a sense of mindfulness and hope.
Though this video was not filmed during the New Year event, I arranged it to contain 108 rings so that you can experience traditional “Joya no Kane” and may purify your mind by listening to each strike. I hope you find tranquility in your mind through this video.
Location : Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Sound Recording : TASCAM Portacapture X6
Landscapes of Japan, seasons’ diaries, harmony of the Earth. For your relaxation, meditation, well-sleeping. ASMR
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