Tokyo Bouz

by **Taro Toporific** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:38 pm

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Japanese monks try to promote Buddhism through fashion, rap music
Mainichi Daily News, December 15, 2007---.... the "Tokyo Bouz (monk) Collection" held at Tsukiji Honganji, nearly 40 monks and nuns from eight major Buddhist sects joined in the event aimed at winning back believers. Following a rap version of a Buddhist sutra, five monks from each school walked on the runway, then chanted prayers and wrapped up in a grand finale with confetti resembling lotus petals...more....

See the photo essay of ABC News 16 Dec... Monks on the Catwalk

by **succubusqueen** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:12 pm

Compared to the Thai monks...these monks have very flamboyant robes...nice looking ones too!!:D

by **Taro Toporific** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 5:18 pm

Rob Pongi wrote:HILARIOUS!!! San Queue Desu! I love how the gal in the front row of the audience is cracking up!

The Japanese are soooo pious.

by **Greji** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 5:39 pm

succubusqueen wrote:Compared to the Thai monks...these monks have very flamboyant robes...nice looking ones too!!:D

The monks, or the robes?
:cool:

by **succubusqueen** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:31 pm

The robes of course!:D

by **Gestalt** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:11 am

YouTube of the big event.. not much rap going on though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBqv8Nxk-kU

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