Seattle Koyasan

In-person and Online

3:00-4:30 pm, Sat. Jan. 17, 2026

At Seattle Koyasan Dojo and Zoom 

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We are excited to host Masa Ishikawa Trio to perform at Seattle Koyasan! 

Originally from Fukushima, Japan, Masa-san is an Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano at the James Madison University’s School of Music in Virginia and a prominent Jazz pianist, having performed at numerous jazz festivals and concerts in countries such as Italy, China, and the United States. 

 The trio features Greg Campbell (drums) and Tim Carey (bass). They will be performing Masa’s original compositions, inspired by some of the Japanese cultures and traditions.

We, the monks at Seattle Koyasan, are particularly excited that we have the opportunity to collaborate with these wonderful musicians with our chanting of shomyo (traditional Buddhist hymns) and sutras. We hope that many of you can witness the magic of improvisation!

Please register early as the in-person space is limited!

Online only

12 PM (Noon) Sat. Jan. 3, 2026

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“The valley cries limitlessly”. The Morning Star flew into young Kukai’s mouth while he was chanting the mantra of Kokuzo Bosatsu one million times in the cave called Mikurodo, which is facing the Pacific Ocean on a coast of Shikoku Island, from which you only can see the sky and sea. This experience made Kukai decide to live as a Buddhist monk, seeking the truth of the universe, quitting the path to be a top bureaucrat at the Imperial government. The mantra of his turning point.