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Kali Nityas
http://www.religiousworlds.com/mandalam/kali3.htm
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Mantra
http://www.haryana-online.com/Culture/mantra.htm
Mantra - wikipedia
Mantra
Beads
Mantra of the Medicine Buddha
http://www.dharma-haven.org/tibetan/medicine-buddha.htm#Mantra
Meaning
of Tibetan Buddhist Chanting by Thubten Pende - VHS
Mantra
Book : Chant Your Way to Health, Wealth and Serenity by Lillian
Too - book - Lillian Too is a longtime Buddhist practitioner and best-selling
author of books on feng shui. She lives in Kuala Lumpur, where she
devotes time to her Buddhist practice; her daughter, Jennifer; to
writing her books; contributing to numerous magazines; and running
her own publishing company, all of which she does with marked success.
She is the author of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Feng Shui and
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Feng Shui, among others.
Mantra
and Meditation by Pandit Usharbudh Arya - book - For the first
time the science of mantra is made understandable for the modern Western
reader. The most common misconceptions regarding meditation and the
use of mantra are explained clearly and often humorously. This comprehensive
book covers the science of mantra from all angles, including linguistics,
history, psychology, science, philosophy, and religion. Chapters include "The
Sounds and the Psyche," "Subtle Origins of Sound," and "Levels of Initiation."
Mantra
of Eternity by Kriyananda - CD - Mantra of Eternity features continuous
vocal chanting of "Aum," set to tamboura accompaniment.
Aum (pronounced
OM) is the sound that emanates from the heart of creation, bringing
consciousness into outer manifestation, maintaining it, and dissolving
it back again, finally, into Infinite Spirit. This sound is the "Word" of the New Testament. It is the "Amen" of
the Book of Revelation. In India, this cosmic sound was given the name
AUM.
Mantra
Meditation: Change Your Karma with the Power of Sacred Sound
by Thomas Ashley-Farrand - CD - The power of mantras was so great that
the Buddha himself was concerned about their misuse in the hands
of merchants and generals. Mantras are "sacred sound syllables" that
can effect changes to your inner psyche and the external world. Today,
Thomas Ashley-Farrand – one of the foremost authorities on
Vedic and Buddhist Sanskrit mantras in the West – makes these
sacred sounds widely available in a new integrated book-and-CD learning
set.
Mantra
Meditatioin for Creating Abundance by ThomasAshley-Farrand
- CD - According to Vedic tradition, the term "abundance embraces both
physical wealth and spiritual growth. Now you can learn to make your
life more abundant at every level with "Mantra Meditation for Creating
Abundance. Using five classic Sanskrit mantras meant to remove hidden
obstacles and create prosperity, Thomas Ashley-Farrand guides you through
an easy-to-learn practice that includes 108 repetitions of the "Lakshmi
(goddess of good fortune) mantra--to subtly transform the energetic
conditions of your life.
Mantra Meditations
http://yogateacher.com/text/meditation/on-line/mantric.html
Mantra
Mix by various artists - CD - Compilation. Indian Mantras with
Electronic Beat. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable
edition of this title.
Mantra
of Joy by various artists - CD
Mantra:
Sacred Words of Power by Thomas Ashley-Farrand - CD - One of
the West's leading authorities on mantras--the Vedic science of sound
healing--offers the most thorough learning course on mantra practice
available anywhere. Mantra: Sacred Words of Power is the only English-language
source that teaches how to intone dozens of mantras with perfect
precision--a key to their effectiveness. Author Thomas Ashley-Farrand
explores every aspect of mantra theory and practice: spiritual and
historical origins, their effects on the body's energy centers, and
how these sacred sounds can create massive changes in both our inner
and outer worlds. Listeners learn dozens of specific mantras to clear
the mind, dispel fear, break unhealthy habits, enhance creativity,
intensify meditation practice, and much more.
Mantras by
Sivananda Radha - book - In Mantras: Words of Power, Swami Sivananda
Radha shows how to use Mantra—the power of sound—to discover
and direct a vast inner resource of energy and creativity. Beautifully
illustrated, the book includes musical notation of the Mantras, meanings
of many traditional mantras, the benefits of Mantra practice, and experiences
of those who have practiced Mantra. The book also describes how to
use these sacred syllables in healing.
Mantras: Words of Power is filled
with inspiration and practical wisdom for those who wish to personally
experience the power of this ancient practice. Also available are CDs
and tapes of Swami Radha chanting the mantras, including Om Namah Sivaya,
Hari Om, Mantras: Songs of Yoga, and the Power of Mantras. --This text refers to an out of
print or unavailable edition of this title.
Mantras
and Mudras: Meditations for the Hands and Voice to Bring Peace
and Inner Calm by Lillian Too - book - Best-selling author Lillian
Too brings us this fascinating and beautifully illustrated introduction
to a subject close to her heart. Mantras and Mudras are a fundamental
part of Buddhist practice.
Mantra
and the Mystery of Initation by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/tigunait1.html
Mantras
From Tibet: Vijaya Devi by Sarva-Antah - CD
Mantras:
Words of Power by Swami Sivananda Radha - book - With clear and
concise explanations of the practice of Mantra Yoga, Mantras: Words
of Power brings the ancient tradition alive for today's readers. Mantra
Yoga focuse the mind and provides a sense of health and wellbeing.
Swami Sivananda Radha illuminates how these sacred syllables can bring
about healing and help transform lives. Mantras: Words of Power includes
chapters that describe the significance of mantras, what a mantra practice
is, how to properly practice, musical notaions for the mantras and
an extensive bibliography. As well, Swami Sivananda Radha discusses
several mantras that have specific benefits, including Hari Om, the
healing mantra, and Om Nama Sivaya, a mantra to help overcome spiritual
obstacles. Based on her own intensive practice of mantra, Swami Sivananda
Radha explains how sacred mantras can be used to promote healing, deepen
concentration and improve imaginative ability. Originally published
in 1980, this third edition of Mantras: Words of Power is accessible
and beautifully presented, maintaining the quality and tradition of
this well-regarded book.
Mommy
Mantras: Affirmations and Insights to Keep You
From Losing Your Mind by Bethany E. Casarjian - book - Mommy Mantras
are phrases you can say in your head, or out loud if you need to,
during those trying moments of mothering. They act to empower you,
revive you, and remind you that there is always another way to see
your situation. Buddhist-inspired and psychologically grounded, these
snippets of wisdom come through entertaining and universal stories
of unpredictable life with children.
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Namaste:
Magical Healing Mantras by White Swan Music - CD - Twenty-five
musicians united from around the world, use their voices, guitars,
flutes, sitars, tablas and a tarang, to create this memorable East
West musical fusion that is both exotic and familiar.
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Om
Mani Padme Hum - the meaning of the mantra in Tibetan Buddhism
http://www.dharma-haven.org/tibetan/meaning-of-om-mani-padme-hung.htm
Om Mani Padme
Hum by HH Dalai Lama
Om
Mani Padme Hum by Buedi Siebert - CD - On this recording, named
for an easy-to-recite Buddhist chant that is the essence of the Buddha's
heart, Buedi Siebert takes the path of peace to a specific place, as
easy to visualize as a clear-air gust of wind high on a mountain in
Tibet. Westerners seeking some basic knowledge of Buddhist philosophy
will enjoy the simple but informative liner notes that explain the
source of this soothing, ambient music that incorporates Siebert's
lush, dreamy guitar lines and his mastery of numerous indigenous flutes.
There are also soaring vocals by Dorothea Ferber and other chants by
male voices. The short version of the title track opens the disc by
creating an inviting and soul-lifting Asian atmosphere that is easy
to hum along with. Some of the tunes just float sweetly along while
others, like "The Lotus People," feature more jangly, percussive beats.
On that particular tune, the mantra is reprised with a mix of voice
and flute. Siebert lends an even truer air of authenticity with "Lotus
Call, Pt. 2," which features authentic chanting Buddhist monks. At
the very minimum, the listener will be transported into a very relaxing
place. Hopefully, the complexities of the music beneath the basic "Om" will
inspire deeper meditation and possibly study into the philosophy that
inspired it.~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
Om, Mani, Padma, Hum
http://www.thread-of-awareness.com/OM.HTM
Om
Tara: Mantras from Tibet by Sarva-Antah - CD
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Peace
Mantras: Sacred Chants from India by Shri Anandi Ma - CD - These
authentic chants from India are said to have profound healing effects
on the world and us. Peace Mantras offers more than an hour of Sanskrit
mantras, including: mantras to Ganesh, "Peace for the Nine Planets",
prayers for welfare, and mantras for protection.
Perceive
World Sound Zen Chanting by Zen Master Seung Sahn - CD - Historic
recording by Zen Master Seung Sahn and his students of the daily chanting
in the international Kwan Um School of Zen.
Perfection
of Wisdom: Tibetan Buddhist Chants - CD - "Perfection of Wisdom" is
a unique blend of Tibetan Buddhist chants and cool, original music.
The "Heart Sutra," a favorite Buddhist prayer, is chanted in Tibetan
and also in English. Other chants include refuge, bodhisattva vows,
food offerings and more. Buddhism rocks!
Practice
of Tibetan Meditation: Exercises, Visualizaitons, and Mantras
for Health and Well-being by Dagsay Tulku Rinpoche - book - Meditation
can be put to a variety of uses, and in The Practice of Tibetan
Meditation Dagsay Tulku Rinpoche provides a complete tool kit
for tuning up your life. Identified at a young age as the reincarnation
of a famous lama, Dagsay went on to graduate first in his class from
an Indian university and then to head a Tibetan refugee community
in Switzerland, where he has been teaching these meditations to Westerners
for nearly four decades. A firm believer in mind/body interaction
and the power of suggestion, Dagsay offers meditations on purifying
nectar, on inner fire, and on personal relationships, among others,
that can relieve physical ailments, calm emotions, and lead to overall
well-being. A unique aspect of Dagsay's teachings is that many of
his meditations incorporate physical exercises, such as simple bends,
arm gestures, and mudras. Including a CD of mantras for further inspiration, The
Practice of Tibetan Meditation is just the thing to get you on
the path to well-being of both mind and body. --Brian Bruya
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Roots
of Awakening: Chanting the Chakras by Layne Redmond - CD - Roots
of Awakening is the ultimate yogic Mantra chanting CD. Trance inducing
beats, magical Indian Sitar and Bansuri bamboo flute interweave with
Amit Chatterjee (Krishna Das), Laurel Mass (Manhattan Transfer) and
Layne Redmond chanting the trancendental seed syllables of the Chakras
in three ancient yogic forms. Retune your mind and body by chanting
along or simply listening to these beautiful musical performances.
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Sacred by
Esther Leon - CD
Sacred
Music from Tibet: Mantras - CD -
Sacred
Tibetan Chant by Monks of Sherab Ling Monastery - CD - 2003 GRAMMY
Award Winner for Best Traditional World Music Album Sherab Ling Monastery
nestles in the gentle pine-forested foothills of northern India's Kangra
Valley, the seat of its founder His Eminence Ti Situpa XII, a leading
Tibetan Buddhist teacher and peace campaigner. Here the monks perform
as part of their daily lives prayer ceremonies originating many centuries
ago in the great Buddhists monasteries of Tibet. This CD presents the
Lineage Prayer with which the monks begin their day, offering respect
to a line of great meditation practitioners going back as far as the
7th century, and the Mahakala Ceremony, part of each day's closing
ritual in which the monks ask for purification and dedicate their blessings
to all sentient creatures.
Shingon
Refractions: Myoe and the Mantra of Light by Mark Unno - Shingon
Buddhism arose in the eighth century and remains one of Japan's most
important sects, at present numbering some 12 million adherents. As
such it is long overdue appropriate coverage. Here, the well-respected
Mark Unno illuminates the tantric practice of the Mantra of Light,
the most central of Shingon practices, complete with translations and
an in-depth exploration of the scholar-monk Myoe Koben, the Mantra
of Light's foremost proponent.
Shower
of Blessings - CD - Mantras, Chants, and Music
from Great Contemporary Masters of Tibetan Buddhism
Shurangama
Mantra, Vol 1 by Tripitaka Master hua - book
Shurangama
Mantra, Vol 2 by Tripitaka Master Hua - book
Sings
the Moola Mantra by Deva Premal - CD - German-born Deva Premal
is a certified diva of the new age, having traversed the requisite
Eastern spiritual paths, communing in Indian and following the late
guru Bhaghwan Shree Rajneesh, also known as Osho. While her last
CD,
Dakshina, had a bit more of a pop-Enyaesque sensibility, Moola
Mantra is a much more meditative affair as Premal sings a single,
15-word Sanskrit mantra over the course of six lushly smooth Indian
fusion arrangements. The disc is something of a mantra super session,
with kirtan crooner Jai Uttal playing dotar, Nepalese bansuri flute
player Manose, pianist Kit Walker, sitarist Peter Van Gelder (who
played with Grace Slick and the Great Society) and esraj player Benjy
Wertheimer. They're among the ensemble providing the patchouli-scented
ornamentations that surround Premal's serene voice. With producer
Ben Leinbach's detailed arrangements and Premal's overdubbed vocal
choirs, Moola Mantra recalls similar Hindu adaptations by
Rasa more than any other Premal CD. Like Rasa's Hans Christian, Leinbach
is a capable multi-instrumentalist with a gift for trance grooves
that don't tire and evocative instrumental touches like the tremolo
guitar bleeding into Uttal's dotar solo on "Part II." The music is
a languid float down an endless stream, but the repetition of the
mantra, even with inventive melodic variation, can get tiresome.
Premal tries to have it both ways, mantra as art and as spiritual
practice. --John Diliberto
Six-Word Mantra
http://www.tibettravel.info/tibetan-buddhism/six-word-mantra.html
Some Simple Mantras, If You Are Just Starting Out
http://www.sanskritmantra.com/simple.htm
Sound
of Mercy: Mantra Chanting - CD
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Thomas
Ashley-Farrand's Healing Mantras: Learn Sound Affirmations for
Spiritual Growth, Creativity, and Healing by Thomas AshleyFarrand
- CD - Thomas Ashley-Farrand’s Healing Mantras Thomas Ashley-Farrand
Mantras are sacred sound syllables from the Vedic tradition. For thousands
of years, they have been used to promote inner healing, spiritual development,
and beneficial effects in the world around us. Thomas Ashley-Farrand’s
Healing Mantras CD gives listeners access to more than 20 mantras,
and teaches how to intone them with perfect precision (a key to their
effectiveness). Covers the theory, origins, pronunciation, and practical
applications of mantra practice. Detailed study guide included.
Tibet:
Buddhist Chant, Vol. 1 by Various Artistis - CD
Tibetan Buddhist
Invocation: Correspondences in the Western Work by
George Boyd
http://www.mudrashram.com/tibetan1.html
Tibetan
Mantra Ebony Wood 21 Beads Wrist Mala - Beautiful EBONY WOOD
Mantra Wrist Mala. There are 21 Beads and it measures approximately
9.70 mm. Each of our Wrist Malas will have matching Guru Bead. This
wrist mala fits easily on any wrist and pocket. Wrist Malas are used
not only as portable mala but also used as a counter during the prostrations.
Note: All our Wrist Malas are well strung on strongest elastic thread
available with Love and Prayers.
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Universal Mantra Meditation
http://www.meditationcenter.com/connect/mantra.html
Using
Mantra to Awaken Awareness by Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati
http://www.mandalayoga.net/index-newsletter-en-using_mantra.html
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Weaving
of Mantra by Ryuichi Abe - book - "This is a remarkable book about
one of the most remarkable figures in the history of Japanese Buddhism...Abe's
book will certainly emerge and remain the primary examination of Kukai's
life and thought for many years to come. It is thus a crucial read
for anyone interested in early Japanese religion and intellectual history...
The Weaving of Mantra provides a very lengthy, detailed, and substantial
intellectual historical analysis of Kukai...[T]his book is a monumental
achievement that will fascinate students of Japanese religion and stimulate
much discussion among historians." -- Steven Heine, Journal of Asian
Studies "Abe has made a major contribution to our understanding of
the figure of Kukai, of Esoteric Buddhism, of the political, intellectual
and religious situation of the Nara and early Heian periods, and of
our view of medieval Japanese Buddhism as a whole. He has command of
an impressive range of sources, both classical and modern, and he has
a sophisticated grasp of recent theoretical discussions... Both in
the new readings of early and medieval Japanese Buddhism that it advances
and in the discussions that it will stimulate, this volume stands as
a major addition to the field." -- Paul B. Watt, Journal of Asian History
What does 'Om" mean?
http://www.ramalila.org/BuddhistQuestions/Om.html
What is a mantra?
http://www.khandro.net/practice_mantra.htm
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Buddhist Chanting by Hye Tong Sunim - CD - Korean Buddhist chanting.
Includes Thousand Eyes and Hands Sutra, Kwan Seum Bosal chanting, Sashi
Maji chanting, Homage to the Three Jewels, The Four Mantras, and an
extended version of Kwan Seum Bosal chanting.
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Ambrosial Moon Sadhana by Wahe Guru Kaur Khalsa - CD
Awakening Om by Bill Bowers - CD - This 2-CD set by Artist and Spiritual Advisor Bill Bowers helps invoke the highest forms of consciousness through the primordial sound of Om and the contemporary chant of the Moola Mantra. Dedicated to Sri Amma and Sri Bhagavan, founders of the International Oneness Movement, the Awakening Om magnifies any meditation practice and resonates a state of calm.
Beautiful Sadhana by Gurutrang Singh Khalsa - CD - The magnificent mantras in "Beautiful Sadhana" were recommended for daily chanting and deep meditation by Yogi Bhajan to help us excel and flourish during the challenging cusp of the Aquarian Age, a 21-year period beginning June 21, 1992. Gurutrang Singh Khalsa's wonderful and easy to chant musical renditions of these divine songs will take you on a meditative journey into the realm of universal Love and Higher consciousness. His symphonic sounds and exquisite vocal harmonies featuring Gurujot Kaur Khalsa will enable you to expand your horizons, focus your mind and give you the strength to succeed. So sing along joyously with us each day to personally experience the profound blessings that "Beautiful Sadhana" can impart.
Buddhist Chants & Peace Music by various artists- CD
Chakra Bija Mantra Meditation - DVD - This is a complete DVD tutorial that guides you through the sounds of the entire Chakra system via the Sanskrit alphabet. The DVD teaches you to pronounce each of the sounds along with the location of the sound within your physical body. Once learned you can tune your chakras and strengthen your aura at anytime anyplace. This is a powerful practice by which to align yourself to your own inner presence of light. Experience the healing power of your own voice in combination with this unique ancient language.
Chakra Mantras: Liberate Your Spiritual Genius Through Chanting by Thomas Ashley-Farrand - book - Thomas Ashley-Farrand is the preeminent authority on yogic mantras. In Chakra Mantras, he brings previously hidden knowledge from India and Tibet and teaches us through the use of mantras how to activate our secret chakras, which contain the keys to our spiritual progress. Located along the spine, the chakras process energy for all of our waking activities, and during sleep they provide energy for healing and cleansing the physical body. But there is another, higher octave of functioning that these chakras can achieve, if they are given higher states of spiritual energy in which to operate. This higher octave provides paths for spiritual development that ultimately lead to spiritual liberation or freedom from karma. A powerful method for charging the chakras with higher energy is through the use of Sanskrit mantras.
Chant: Spirit in Sound by Robert Gass - CD - You might think that Robert Gass's collection Chant: Spirit in Sound would be monotonous and annoying, but in fact this two-CD set is anything but. Gathering together all forms of chant--from Hawaiian ensemble the Brothers Kanilau to the Armenian Haissmavourk Choir, along with more obvious but no less poignant selections of Islamic and Native American music--Gass produces an outstanding meditative tool. As he says, "Chant is the worship and celebration of the sacred through vocalization." If approached with this in mind, this collection lifts spirits and centers the soul. The diversity is so rich on the "Ecstasy" disc that highlights are difficult to single out: the Hindu chant of "Om Namah Shivaya" over modern dance beats is worth note as well as "Allah, Allah, Allah," an ominous Sufi devotional song. The second disc, titled "The Journey Within," is more reserved and slowly paced but nevertheless heavenly. --Karen Karleski
Chanting Instructional CD by Zen Master Seung Sahn - Audio recording of the daily and special chanting in the international Kwan Um School of Zen. Cover insert with article about chanting by Zen Master Seung Sahn.
Chanting Om by various artists - CD - New Age is one of the most challenged genres to produce music that stands out, moves and inspires. However, "Music for Deep Meditation" taps into the most simple, most basic energies of the life force and attempts nothing more than to help its listeners ground and center in the heart, meditating on the most primitive and foundational sound in the universe, the "Om". This quietly and simply powerful album takes its audience through melodious and fluid variations on the Om, casting a veil of quiet reflection and inward focus. For those seeking support in their journey of the spirit, "Chanting Om" is an excellent step forward. --CD Baby
Chanting the Chakras: Roots of Awakening by Layne Redmond - CD - In India's nada yoga (sound yoga)tradition, sacred music has been revered for centuries for its power to attune and balance our physical, mental, and spiritual energies. Chanting the Chakras combines trance drumming with authentic yogic chant to retune the body's seven vital energy centers and encourage inner awareness. Chant along - or simply listen - whenever you need to rejuvenate and center yourself. Includes a 24-page booklet with diagrams and full explanations of the chants, and a description of the history of meditation practice and current scientific understanding of how music and drumming affect our minds and bodies. Redmond is accompanied by these acclaimed music artists: Tommy Brunjes (udu drum, frame drums, percussion), Steve Gorn (bansuri bamboo flute), Amitava Chatterjee (chanting, sitar), and Laurel Masse (chanting).
Chants to Awaken the Buddhist Heart by Steven Halpern - CD
Deity, Mantra, and Wisdom: Development Stage MeditationinTibetan Buddhist Tantra by Jigme Lingpa - book - This book contains eloquent and inspiring classic writings that lay out the central trainings on the path of Tantra---in particular, the use of visualization and sound in meditation practice. The texts included here are among the most widely studied commentaries from the Tibetan tradition.
Explaining Mantras: Ritual, Rhetoric, and the Dream of a Natural language in Hindu Tantra by Yelle - book - Explaining Mantras explores the intersection of poetry and magic in the mantras or verbal formulas of Hindu Tantra. The author reveals how mantras work in light of both the esoteric tradition of Tantra and a general semiotic theory of ritual. Mantras mimic the act of sexual reproduction and the cosmic cycle of creation and destruction. A mantra that imitates creation is believed to be more creative and effective in producing a real-world result. Drawing from linguistics, semiotics, anthropology, and philosophy, as well as the history of religions, the author argues that mantras and other ritual discourses use rhetorical devices, including imitation, to construct the persuasive illusion of a "natural language," one with a direct and immediate connection to reality. This vital relation between poetry and ritual has been neglected in many current theories of religion. Explaining Mantras combines the study of ancient Tantric rituals with the latest theories in the human sciences, and will be of interest to a broad range of readers.
Gayatri Mantra: Hymm to the Spirit Within the Fire by Rattan Sharma - CD - Produced and recorded by Time-Music India, this CD features Rattan Mohan Sharma's beautiful voice singing one of the most powerful sacred texts in the Vedic tradition. The culmination of the Authentic Mantras series, it includes a short explanation of the Gayatri Mantra, thought to be the most ancient and powerful of all mantras known to mankind.
Great Compassion Mantra Verses by Buddhist Text Translation Society - book - Explanation of the eighty-four line mantra of the esoteric school of Buddhism. Chanting this mantra of "great compassion" helps develop inner peace
Healing Mantras: Sacred Chants from India by Shri Anandi Ma - CD - The yogic healing arts of India – a tradition that dates back at least 5000 years – postulate that all illness is the result of a disturbance in the prana, or human energy field. On Healing Mantras, Shri Anandi Ma, respected master of the Kundalini Maha Yoga lineage, chants three mantras specifically said to reestablish balance on the level of the prana. These chants can, according to the traditional understanding, impart a powerful healing impulse to the entire human system – body, mind, and spirit. With Shri Dileepji Pathak. Accompanied by tamboura, flute, and violin.
Healing Mantras: Using Sound Affirmations for Personal Power, Creativity, and Healing by Thomas Ashley-Farrand - book - Mantras, or simple chants, are short phrases packed with energy and intention--specifically designed to generate powerful sound waves that promote healing, insight, creativity, and spiritual growth. Healing Mantras is the practical, how-to guide that makes the strengths and benefits of mantras available to everyone. The transformative power of sound has been passed down to the present from the sages of India, the classical scientists of ancient Greece, and the medieval monks of Europe. Mantras, sounds, and chants have inspired, comforted, and mended the lives of individuals, religious orders, and even entire cultures. Even though the science and discipline of chanting and formal prayer are practiced in every religion around the world, this is the first time that ancient Sanskrit mantras have been explained and adapted to Western needs.
Healing Power of the Human Voice: Mantras, Chants, and Seed Sounds for Health and Harmony by James D'Angelo - book - In The Healing Power of the Human Voice James D'Angelo introduces the concepts behind sound healing and provides simple, practical exercises for beginners. He explains in detail the meanings and healing attributes of the whole range of human vocal expression, from vowels and consonants to the natural sounds of laughter or sighs. He praises the power of singing and reveals the ways in which group singing can contribute to physical and mental health. He also presents authentic classical chants and mantras from cultures around the world and shows how we can combine various vocal sounds to form our own mantra to help clear chakra blockages. All of the sounds discussed, as well as the techniques for producing overtones, are placed in a ritualized context and are accompanied by simple movements to enhance tuning the body toward inner harmony, health, and peace.
How to Meditate Using Chakras, Mantras, and Breath by Chernin Dennis K - book - The book is exceptional. It's taken alot of information and depth of knowledge and put in a concise, readable format. -- Crazy Wisdom Review/Calendar January 2002
Jewels of Great Joy: Sacred Songs, Prayers and Mantras of Tibet by Amrit Stein - CD
