Buddhist Ekoji - Nen Daiko - Japanese Taiko Drumming

Buddhist Ekoji - Nen Daiko performs the traditional Japanese art of "kumi-daiko" (Japanese taiko ensemble drumming). Nen Daiko was founded in 1994 and is based out of Ekoji Buddhist Temple in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Nen Daiko emphasizies the basic philosophies of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and its connection to taiko and kumi-daiko. While affiliated with Ekoji Buddhist Temple, members are diverse and of different faiths, brought together by a common respect for the art of taiko, the teachings of Buddhist taiko, and a joy and exuberance for expression through the beat of the drum. Nen Daiko has performed at many venues in the metropolitan area, such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Theatre, the National Mall, the Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin, and the National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in World War II. They also participate in many local and national events throughout the year, including the National Cherry Blossom Festival and the summer Obon Festival at Ekoji Buddhist Temple.
This performance took place on January 20, 2013 as part of the Out of Many multicultural festival of music, dance, and story.

[@randysavage1275]

imagine how strong their abs must be to sit AND drum like that for so long

[@Melpheos1er]

My god, those abs !

[@BlackSchaap]

I listen to this in the gym. Gets me pumped as hell!

[@amity5194]

I love to see People enjoy what they’re doing. They’re so happy!!!!

[@isaweesaw]

Does the first song have a name? I've heard it elsewhere but kind find that version

[@wildcat20021]

very, i used to do this. i miss it every day

[@middlepath11]

Amazing and pleasant stuff.

[@TheOldpeep89]

love this music

[@eilissmith8591]

Wow synchronicity.

[@angelikaweaver638]

Amazing!

[@sakuralz]

Love it

[@kanongemini2993]

Excelent Music !!!

[@carlosayala6351]

Que bonita música

[@danthewineman1]

Drummers like these played at Hunter Thompson's funeral. Monumental.

[@jakovdolic6290]

initiation of adrenalin

[@ChaosxSpacexMarine]

Very cool, but damn... I feel bad for the girl who got stuck with that tiny little chime. tink tink tink tink tink tinkle tink... :(

[@drewper73]

+Argentspear Well, someone has to play it.

[@cityhunterfan]

Actually, those are called chappa. They are very cool to play. I love playing the chappa.

[@shoulung]

needs more cowbell

[@nyhyl]

Why do they play in such a sit-up position?

[@SebastienFortin07]

She explains it in the video. You’d not have had to ask if you had paid attention.

[@LENNIE-LCO]

It sounds a little bit of Yatai Bayashi.

[@cityhunterfan]

Yep, it's another variation of Yatai