Meet “Mr. Happiness.” (Even Perez Hilton is posting about this Buddhist rapper…)
Posted by theworsthorse in Dharma-Burger!, funny -- or not?, hip-hop, japan, Music on 01 24th, 2010 | 6 responses
Yes, even PerezHilton.com posted this video, writing: “LOLs! In an attempt to attract new, younger followers to Buddhism, Buddhist monks in Japan are trying a new approach – rapping! Check out the HIGHlarity of the hip hop monks…” (And comments there have been positive, too, so far.)
What do you think of Mr. Happiness and his drink-pouring extended posse? The more traditional of us may balk, but he’s doubled attendance at his temple. Can you argue with those results? (And really, is this all so “HIGHlarious”?)
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January 24th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Western approaches have done the same thing, no? Just translating Buddhism to fit into culture…
I’m not so sure the measure should be meat in the seat, however.
January 25th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
“This is closer to what buddhism was intended to be!” *hands bear*
February 1st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
So temples are closing in Japan? Even if all the holy sites of buddhism are razed to the ground, nothing can be done to hurt or help the spreading of the Dhamma. It’s wholly beyond the scope of human influence, eternal, it’s our adamantium.
February 4th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
haha! hilarious! although i have to say, i have a negative gut reaction to things like this. I do quite enjoy the bar idea- great conversation comes out of those settings!
February 4th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Buddhism is meant to blend with and adapt to the predominant culture, I think. Like the Bon religion of Tibet and the mystical beliefs of the Thai people. Evolution of the presentation of Buddhism doesn’t detract from its message at all. I don’t personally agree with the drinking but the bar environment with live music and socializing seems awesome.
February 21st, 2010 at 11:47 am
It all looks good to me. I’m 29, and I say whatever non-violent means it takes to get people to take responsibility for their minds, bust it.
Also, ever heard of “MC Yogi”, who does a similar gig for the Hindu side of things?