針供養 – Hari Kuyō: Hōgaku Music | Ritual of Gratitude – Winter Temple Stillness

Описание: Welcome to 針供養 – Hari Kuyō—a long-form hōgaku Japanese ambient journey inspired by the winter ritual of gratitude for worn needles and the work they carried through the year.
Hari Kuyō is a quiet ceremony held in temples across Japan. Old needles are placed into soft tofu or konnyaku, symbolizing rest after a year of service. It is a moment of reflection, humility, and appreciation—a gentle pause in the deep of winter. Though the world remains cold, the ritual marks a subtle emotional shift toward renewal.
This mix follows that arc. The thumbnail shows a quiet winter temple interior with a small offering tray—a soft, warm light in the stillness. The journey begins with the two Setsubun-themed tracks from "For Good Fortune," forming a ceremonial doorway into the Hari Kuyō atmosphere. From there, the mix moves through memory, gratitude, stillness, and release.
Ten tracks form one continuous winter-quiet meditation. After the full sequence plays once, the entire set loops again, creating an extended space for deep focus, reading, study, meditation, or quiet evening reflection.
Traditional instruments throughout: shakuhachi, koto, shamisen, biwa, rin bell, soft taiko. Each track carries a piece of winter calm and the gentle spirit of appreciation.

Use this for:
Deep focus and study
Meditation and breathwork
Reading and creative work
Background ambience
Seasonal reflection
Quiet morning or evening calm

Tracklist:
0:00 Light at the Temple Gate
4:47 After the Beans, Quiet Light
8:47 Soft Place to Rest
13:02 Threads of Memory
16:54 Winter Temple Breath
22:39 Gratitude in Stillness
26:47 Worn Tools, Warm Thanks
29:33 On the Offering Tray
34:29 A Needle's Last Dream
38:43 Lantern Leaving the Temple
42:48 Loop
2:08:24 BONUS – Lantern After Setsubun

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🎶 How it's made: This music was created using AI with only traditional Japanese instruments. I curate, arrange, mix, and edit everything to honor the hōgaku tradition and the quiet, reflective atmosphere of Hari Kuyō.