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Haunted.

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Spirits that visit us in our dreams. Furtive and unbidden. The story is told through noh over and over. The traveler, a priest, a monk, a courtier, a messenger – comes to a particular place, and … Continue reading →

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Tomoe (巴)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Tomoe (巴) (synopsis)  A Second-category play. Author unknown. A Buddhist monk from a mountain village in the Kiso region has decided to travel to Kyoto. Changing into his traveling cloak, he gathers his attendants and departs. … Continue reading →

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Fudō Myō-ō: The Immovable

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by the Editor. The Buddhist sin of attachment: it appears as a repeated theme in noh. It becomes the pervading emotional force which won’t allow the sentimental dead to pass on (Tōru,) that causes vengeful still living spirits to … Continue reading →

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