Shakuhachi

The shakuhachi (尺八 (しゃくはち)) is a Japanese end-blown flute. Its name means "1.8 feet", referring to its size. [...]. It was used by the monks of the Fuke school of Zen Buddhism in the practice of suizen (吹禅, blowing meditation). More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakuhachi Original photo by filmmaker in Japan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rowmuse/185788901/