Seva
We are accepting donations to support the visit of Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji to Japan. Sangeeta Seva can support the offering of a musical performance on traditional Japanese instruments to Sri Swamiji. Annadana can support the service of providing meals to participants in Sri Swamiji's Japan program.
This donation will support the dedication of a performance on the shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese vertical flute, to Sri Swamiji.
The shakuhachi has a deep, meditative sound.
＞Sangeeta Seva
"Donation to support the dedication of music played on the shakuhachi (bamboo flute)"
This donation will support the dedication of a Japanese taiko drum performance to Sri Swamiji. The Wadaiko drum group's performance is very sincere and powerful.
Annadana, a charitable activity that provides meals, is considered the most important service. This donation will be used to provide meals for all performers and participants in Sri Swamiji's Japan tour program.
We are accepting donations without specifying the use of the funds for the overall activities of the Sri Swamiji Japan Visit Project.
The deep connection between the Japanese word "SEWA" and the Sanskrit word "SEVA"
The Japanese word "SEWA" and the Sanskrit word "Seva" are deeply related. "Seva" in Sanskrit means "selfless service" or "to serve someone without expecting anything in return." In fact, it is widely believed that this word was transmitted to Japanese through Buddhism and other Indian languages, becoming the origin of the word "SEWA."
Annadānātparaṃ dānaṃ na bhūtaṃ na bhaviṣyati |
Annena dhāryate sarvaṃ jagadetaccarācaram ||
"There has never been, and never will be, a greater act of charity than donating food. The entire universe, including both living and immobile things, is sustained and sustained by food alone." (Sanskrit proverb)