Darani—a phonetic rendering of the Sanskrit dharani—is a central piece of the Myōan Shinpo-ryū tradition, also known as Konpon Darani or San’ya-kyoku. Rooted in the idea of preserving the way of good and resisting the way of evil, it evokes the recitation of a long Sanskrit text that embodies endurance, virtue, and spiritual responsibility. The work unfolds in two sections, the second (Hō-no-kyoku) launching abruptly into a faster, strongly rhythmic tempo before eventually returning to the stillness of the opening. Its character is one of solitary clarity—serene, yet edged with a dignified austerity. We are now making this score available for those who wish to study or perform this important piece.
Darani—a phonetic rendering of the Sanskrit dharani—is a central piece of the Myōan Shinpo-ryū tradition, also known as Konpon Darani or San’ya-kyoku. Rooted in the idea of preserving the way of good and resisting the way of evil, it evokes the recitation of a long Sanskrit text that embodies endurance, virtue, and spiritual responsibility. The work unfolds in two sections, the second (Hō-no-kyoku) launching abruptly into a faster, strongly rhythmic tempo before eventually returning to the stillness of the opening. Its character is one of solitary clarity—serene, yet edged with a dignified austerity. We are now making this score available for those who wish to study or perform this important piece.
