I did a search for earsense on the web and discovered several Buddhist sites. Is there a connection?
No, and yes. earsense was chosen independently from its relationship to the Buddhist term earsense. On the other hand, the cultivation, activation, experience and reflection of earsense is profoundly akin to the Buddhist concept of mindfulness. The conception, implementation and realization of great music is a daunting feat involving discipline, difficulty, practice, patience, compassion, and the greatest demand for presence of mind – to be in the moment, free of distraction, consonant and coordinated, integrated and open. This is true of the performer and this is true of the listener. The fruits of this highly cultivated experience are inspired and exalted, ravishing and ultimately inexpressible. Sounds a bit like Nirvana. While there is no explicit or even conscious Buddhist subtext to earsense, there is an exquisite parallel. As earsense strives for the sustained cultivation of music appreciation through practice, reflection and ongoing commitment, Buddhism is a stunning metaphor. I
