Zen Bites #13: Sounds, Chanting and Mantras

Tibetan monks in traditional garb

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Zen Bites #13: Sounds, Chanting and Mantras
Oct 18, 2021
Martin Goodson

How does sound affect consciousness and why has chanting always been integral in religious practice?

In this episode Martin and Jamie take a different stance by looking at the use of sound, mantras and chanting. How do mantras work?

How does sound affect consciousness? Why has chanting always been integral in religious practice? All shall be explored!

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