Buddhadatta — Buddhist Sutra Punk from Japan
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Buddhadatta are a Japanese Buddhist rock band blending punk with Buddhist tones. Using throat singing and driving rhythms they present live in full Buddhist costume with songs based on Buddhist sutras.
This exciting band has wowed stages across Australia, Taiwan, Japan and beyond with a live show that engages audiences to dance, always being called encores.
After selling out a split LP (and boxes and boxes of t-shirts), the band is currently touring Australia with their first full length LP.
Now this is the record that Buddhadatta will have on their debut European tour this September / October
Listen to Buddhadatta’s latest full-length album on Bandcamp:
“Buddhadatta / Buddha Devadatta” (Debut Full-Length Vinyl LP)
Live Review
Buddhadatta stands out by combining ancient Buddhist scriptures with raw punk energy, creating a live experience unlike any other.
As for Buddhadatta themselves, one cannot help but be thoroughly impressed by the sheer energy of their performance. Thoroughly playful and with a keen sense of the absurd, a deep sense of mystery, with mohawks, kimonos,
