Rhythm into Silence
〜 From Music to Inner Silence 〜
Discover the silence within through sound and rhythm.
Join us for a unique month-long journey with Nivedano and Daya.
Nivedano is a world-renowned percussionist who has devoted more than 50 years to sharing meditation around the world. And Daya is an internationally active Process Oriented Psychology facilitator specializing in conflict transformation and trauma-informed facilitation. She also creates spaces where people reconnect with their creativity through art, music, and meditation.
From a Welcome Event and workshops to an immersive retreat, the project offers a variety of experiences, allowing everyone to participate in the way that feels right for them.
Mid-October – Mid-November 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Schedule
Oct. 24 (Sat)
A Taste of Rhythm into Silence
Meet Nivedano
Join us for a two-hour introduction to Nivedano and the Rhythm into Silence project, and enjoy a first taste of its unique world.
In and around Tokyo
17:00–19:00
¥10,000 (International price)
Oct. 31 (Sat) & Nov. 1 (Sun)
2-Days Workshop
When music deepens, silence arises.
A two-day journey into the stillness between sounds and the depth of meditation.
In and around Tokyo
10:00–17:00 (both days)
¥160,000 (International price)
¥120,000 (Early Bird)
Nov. 7 (Sat) – Nov. 8 (Sun)
OSHOBA Retreat
Experience OSHOBA Live
In and around Tokyo
Overnight Retreat (2 Days / 1 Night)
¥240,000 (International price)
(Accommodation and meals not included)
Experience OSHOBA—a unique fusion of samba and meditation—and return to the present moment through percussion and silence.
Optional practice sessions are available before and after the workshop for those who wish to deepen their experience.
Nov. 14 (Sat)
Celebration
Music, Meditation, and Celebration
Join us for the closing celebration of our journey, with OSHOBA, music, dance, and meditation.
In and around Tokyo
17:00–20:00
¥16,000 (international price)
※ Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transportation within Japan.
※ Please note: Event titles and details are subject to change.
Nivedano
Percussionist & Meditator
Nivedano is a Brazilian percussionist and meditation facilitator.
During the 1970s and 1980s, he performed professionally and shared the stage with some of the world's most renowned artists, including Wayne Shorter, James Brown, Weather Report, and Miles Davis.
After achieving success as a musician, his journey gradually led him toward meditation.
He later studied with the Indian meditation teacher Sri Chinmoy and formed connections with artists such as Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin. He also spent many years working with the Indian meditation master OSHO, guiding and supporting countless people in meditation through music.
Rather than using sound simply to entertain or stimulate, Nivedano's unique gift is using music as a doorway to stillness.
Through rhythm and sound, he gently invites people to reconnect with the silence that already exists within them.
Daya
Organizer & Facilitator
Daya is a facilitator specializing in Process Oriented Psychology.
For more than 20 years, she has supported people in living more fully and authentically through process work, meditation, and group facilitation.
After nearly two decades of exploring meditation, she rediscovered music following a 35-year break. Inspired by a childhood dream of playing the drums, she began exploring the possibilities of bringing together music, meditation, and process work.
Today, Daya leads the project Rhythm of Life, which integrates Process Oriented Psychology, meditation, and music.
Through creating spaces where people can reconnect with their own rhythm and life energy, she hopes to help people remember the joy of being fully alive.
Rhythm into Silence:
A One-Month Journey of Music and Meditation
Please Donate to Bring Nivedano to Japan
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In Japan today, connections within local communities and between people have gradually weakened. The isolation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic deepened this divide, and many people continue to struggle with loneliness and disconnection.
At the same time, surrounded by an overwhelming amount of information, many have lost touch with their bodies, their inner voices, and a sense of how they truly want to live.
That is why we decided to invite Nivedano—a percussionist and meditator who worked for many years with the Indian meditation master OSHO—to Japan. For many years, he has shared meditation through rhythm with people around the world, inviting them to reconnect with themselves beyond words. Through our new project, Rhythm into Silence, we hope to create a space where people can reconnect with themselves and with one another, experience the joy of being fully alive, and discover the stillness within through music and rhythm.
We believe that when people reconnect deeply with themselves, compassion naturally arises—and with it, a deeper connection with others. From this inner peace, a more peaceful world can begin to emerge.
If this vision resonates with you, we warmly invite you to support this project with a donation and help bring Rhythm into Silence to Japan.
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Japan is currently experiencing a prolonged period of economic stagnation, while the weak yen has significantly increased the cost of international projects. Inviting artists and teachers from overseas now requires far greater financial resources than it did just a few years ago, making it extremely challenging for us to bring this project to life on our own.
Your donation will help cover Nivedano's travel and accommodation in Japan, venue expenses, instrument rental, and other essential costs needed to bring Rhythm into Silence to life.
Every contribution, no matter the size, brings this project one step closer to becoming a reality.
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