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Kochō (胡蝶)
Contributed by David Surtasky Dedicated to Jean Ann Wertz of the Zen Mountain Monestary, Mt. Tremperer, NY Kochō (胡蝶) (summary) A third category play by Kanze Nobumitsu One early spring a Monk from the mountains of Yoshino was making his … Continue reading
Nonomiya (野宮)
Contributed by David Surtasky Nonomiya (野宮) (summary) A third category play by an unknown author One autumn a Monk was visiting some famous sites in Kyoto. After seeing and enjoying the many shrines and temples there, he went to see … Continue reading
Hashitomi (半蔀)
Contributed by David Surtasky Hashitomi (半蔀) A third category play (attributed to Naitō Saemon) One summer many years ago a Monk from Unrin-in Temple in Miyako was undergoing his ascetic training. Each day he offered flowers to the Buddha. As … Continue reading
Aoi no Ue (葵上)
Contributed by David Surtasky Aoi no Ue (summary) A fourth category play attributed to Zeami (At the front of the stage is laid a kosode representing the stricken Lady Aoi.) A courtier arrives and announces that he serves the retired … Continue reading