Zen Moments

The Timeless Sound of an Ancient Instrument: The Japanese bamboo flute — known as the shakuhachi — has captivated the minds and hearts of listeners for centuries. Remarkably simple in design, the shakuhachi takes years to master. 

This Zen Moments app is equally simple in design, and fortunately takes no time at all to master! Download the app and escape to the relaxing sounds of the shakuhachi immediately. The sound is at once sensual and spiritual, capable of great emotional depth. The beautiful music is accompanied by equally beautiful photographs of zen monasteries throughout Japan.

James Nyoraku Schlefer is a virtuoso performer of traditional and contemporary shakuhachi music, an esteemed teacher in the kinko school, and a composer of new music for both Japanese and Western instruments.