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- Title
Performing Everyday Things: Ecosomatic Threads of Butoh, Phenomenology, and Zen.
- Authors
Fraleigh, Sondra
- Abstract
This article explores the interconnected values of ecosomatics, butoh, phenomenology, and Zen in the context of social and ecological crises. Butoh, a dance and theater form that originated in post-war Japan, has spread globally and incorporates elements of nature and everyday life. The essay delves into the concept of "suchness," a principle of Zen that emphasizes acceptance and curiosity. The author draws on their personal experiences in butoh and their understanding of phenomenology to explore consciousness, perception, and performance. The article concludes with performance experiments inspired by butoh and Zen teachings.
- Subjects
PHENOMENOLOGY; ZEN Buddhism; CALLIGRAPHY; HUMAN behavior; JUNGIAN psychology; DANCE techniques; HAIKU
- Publication
Performance Matters, 2024, Vol 10, Issue 1, p22
- ISSN
2369-2537
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7202/1110550ar