"Before I co-founded Komuso, my response to that question was simply my name and profession. That description represents “what” I do, but it doesn’t reveal who I am. It’s perfect for a profile, but it doesn’t define us. We’re bigger than what we do or think. The Komuso monks practiced a unique philosophy of wearing straw hats over their heads (tengai) to remove their ego in daily pursuit of self truth. You don’t have to wear a basket over your head to find your truth, but this amulet will guide you on that daily journey."
- Todd, co-founder Komuso