⦅In front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, To Play One Song on the Damnyen⦆
On November 4th, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be visiting Kitakyushi City. I have received an invitation to perform in the welcoming ceremony for His Holiness. Awaiting me, I have much to look forward to upon my return to my hometown. There is the iron furnace designed by my father, who passed away last year, on display. There is also my 88-year-old mother, whom I have not seen in two years. In 2005, I had the pleasure of performing at Rengeintanjyo Temple, Okunoin. Looking forward now, it will undoubtedly be a most memorable and honorable day for return to Japan and perform for His Holiness. I will play a classical Tibetan piece: Jolak Tashi. At Kitakyushu Media Dome. In front of an audience composing of 8,000 people. A solo performance. Since March 10 of this year, His Holiness, has been particularly engaged with the on tide of campaigns and protests brought by the increased awareness of Tibet, especially in regards to the recent Summer Olympics. I wish to offer my support for Him. In these recent months, I have been praying, in observation of the momentarily visible planet Jupiter. In my mind, this will lead me on a path of hope and peace towards the golden constellation above Tibet.