DoAnn T. Kaneko
Once upon a time, there lived an old couple known as the Bamboo Crafts People. They were happy but lonely, so they prayed for a child to love in their old age.
One night under a full moon, Mr. Bamboo-Cutter saw a strange sight.
Many monkeys were gathered by a golden bamboo acting crazy.
On the next full moon, he returned. When the monkeys disappeared he put his hand on the bamboo.
Ouch! his hand was stuck to the burning hot bamboo.
With his knife he, cut into the bamboo.
Inside he saw a laughing little baby.
"Oh, Lord Buddha. Thank you for the beautiful
little girl." The old couple was so happy. They named her Bamboo Princess.
Everyone in the village was talked about her beauty and her kindness Girls wanted to look like her, and boys wanted to marry her.
One day, a wise young man arrived. He was a healer with musical hands.
The Princess was overjoyed. She asked him to stay and take care of her aging parents. He agreed, but she told him she had to return to her true home on the moon.
Mr. Music Hands asked everyone to save the Princess
The next evening, a strong army gathered to protect the Princess.
When a shooting star hit the roof of the tiny, old house, the Princess began floating high above the clouds.
“Good-bye. Whenever the moon is full, I will be looking over you.”
All the children in the village knew this story and soon they learned
healing ways of tapping, musical hands to help their elders.
This is the story of how the compassionate Princess and Mr. Music Hands brought peace and health to the land.
We can all benefit from music hands. Kind children can help their parents to enjoy the experience of healing. This is the best gift of all.
As a matter of faith, all of you who hear this story, can also find the Bodhisattva Princess Bamboo within yourself as you learn to practice her wisdom and her compassion
DoAnn T. Kaneko is a , Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.),and a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. He is an acupuncture diplomat from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture .He is the founder and Academic Director for Eastern Education at the Shiatsu Massage School of California.
Dr. Kaneko was born and raised in Japan. A graduate of Saint Paul Rikkyo University (1970), Toyo Acupuncture College (1979) in Japan, and SAMRA University & Health Sciences (1985) in L. A. California , he is a second generation practitioner of his family's traditional healing art practice: He also interned at Koundo, the clinic of Dr. Ishino in Tokyo.
. Kaneko Sensei's awards and recognition are extensive in the field of Oriental medicine.
His publications include: DoAnn's DOIN - Healing Ourselves, and Shiatsu and AnmaDoAnn's Short & Long Forms . Therapy -
He practiced and taught at the following centers since 1970 : Ido clinic (1976-79), the Shiatsu Dojo , Yoga Ananda Ashram (1975-76), Tao Healing Arts Center in Soho, N.Y.(1979-81), Santa Barbara College of Acupuncture(1982), California Acupuncture College(1984) and Shiatsu Massage School of California in Santa Monica (1982- present).Dr. Kaneko also shared his teachings through lectures in local academic programs offered at the International Symposium of Oriental Medicine (1993), UCLA for the Registered Nurse (1997) and Loyola Marymount University (2003).
In 1992, he became president of the Japanese Acupuncture Association of California.He served as a translator in the Acupuncture Examination Committee(1985-90) and an assistant instructor for the Medical Acupuncture For Physicians by Joseph Helmes(1997).
DoAnn Sensei has given freely of his time and knowledge in order to be of service to the community. He participated in the Japan Expo. at the L.A. Convention Center(1984-85). Impressively, he worked to assist Iron man Bob Wieland during his amazing cross-country journey by wheel chair (1987). And, in 2002 he volunteered to present Self Healing Arts in the L.A. City Recreation and Parks/ 50 + Fitness Jamboree Expo.
The City of Santa Monica has received many benefits from the generosity of Dr. Kaneko and the staff of the Shiatsu Massage School of California. In 2000, Dr. Kaneko offered his time to serve on the Health Committee of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce. In 2003 and again in 2005, he and SMSC offered free Shiatsu treatments to Senior Citizens order to promote their health and well being. Through Doin and Chigong community classes offered each week,(1999-present), countless people have been helped to enjoy greater physical and emotional health and to live better lives. Healthier, happier people become better citizens and create a more peaceful community. Santa Monica is a beneficiary of the presence, knowledge and generosity of Master Kaneko.
He and his work are well known and respected within the alternative health community. His work is often mentioned and praised in local Santa Monica newspapers as well as in magazines such as Japan Times, Whole Life Times, Santa Monica Monthly. Through his writing and his lectures, his teachings are known and admired far beyond the local community. His lectures have taken him to centers such as American Shiatsu Association in Boston (1989), Shiatsu convention in Chicago(1990), Meridian Shiatsu School in Philadelphia (1990), AOBTA Convention in New Orleans and San Francisco (1990- 2005), Shiatsu Study and Clinic (1999), Minnesota Center for Nippon Shiatsu Daigaku and Clinic ( 2004), Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo camp by Hanshi Bruce Juchnik (1991 & 2004), Shiatsu School of Canada ( 2006), Center Point Massage & Shiatsu School (2006) and Ryoki Shiatsu Kenkyu Sho in Colombia (2007).The renowned Yoga master, Larry Payne of the Samata International Yoga & Holistic Institute has frequently invited Dr. Kaneko to the Institute, where, in 1992 , he was presented with the Institute's Award for Outstanding Achievement.
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Taoism is an important part of Kaneko Sensei's concept and his approach to a balanced daily life. He also has a strong belief in the practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Since 1979, he has found growing wisdom and compassion in SGI's Buddhism. Through his teaching and through his writing, Dr Kaneko extends the knowledge to promote a better world: peace, happiness and good health in daily life. All of his work demonstrates his goal to share unconditional happiness through faith, study and spiritual practice. The Bamboo Princess and the Music Hands man tells a magical story about peace, faith, and compassion suitable for younger children as well as readers of all ages.
Suddenly the full moon approached, glowing its powerful light all around them all, touching everything with its powerful beams. The moon’s light grew stronger and then, suddenly, a great wind blew with terrible force and a blast of rain smashed into the tiny, old house.
The strong men on the roof tried to protect themselves from these fierce winds and rain. Just then, a very bright shooting star hit the top of the roof. Everyone became frozen in one position, except the Princess. In a flash, the winds and the rain stopped. All became very, very quiet. In a moment, the soldiers were free to move again. But, in that very same moment, the Princess had already been carried away. They all looked up, and they could see her floating upwards on a white carpet of clouds. She was already gone. The soldiers were totally powerless.
Soon the children followed The Music Hands Man, and he began teaching the children how to practice healing music hands. Soon they could help their own parents and grandparents. Everyday, the children gathered and watched the healer as he worked. He showed them just how to use healing, music hands.
