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The Monks of Sherab Ling Monastery: Sacred Tibetan Chant
ByPresently considered is a cycle of Tibetan Buddhist Chant with which the monks and nuns of the Karma Kagyu Lineage begin their day, and the ritual chant with which they close their day. The idea is not so different from what Catholic Monks do during morning prayers and evening vespers. The chant cadences are considerably different. Whereas monophony is characteristic of the Roman Catholic Tradition, a quasi polyphonyalmost conversationalcharacterizes the Tibetan tradition. The music is not exactly soothing, but is introspective with a mantra-like quality.
The true value of this music is its utility in breaking us Westerners out of our Eurocentric trance. This music demonstrates all that is similar and different in our respective cultures. That makes it indispensable.
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Track Listing
Mahamudra Lineage Prayer & Meditation; Mahakala Puja (Total Time 64:58).
Personnel
The Monks of Sherab Ling Monastery.
Album information
Title: Sacred Tibetan Chant | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Unknown label
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