Tibetan Buddhism: The Ritual Orchestra and Chants

by Various Artists

Tibetan Buddhism: The Ritual Orchestra and Chants cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1976
  • Label: Nonesuch
  • Country: Tibet
  • Length: 52:37
  • Community rating: 4.03/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in the Himalayas by David Lewiston, this field recording documents the immense, resonant overtone chanting of Tibetan monks. Accompanied by massive ceremonial horns, cymbals, and drums, the deeply spiritual and hypnotic performance provides a window into centuries-old acoustic religious traditions.

Genres

Descriptors: ritualistic, repetitive, acoustic, buddhist, choral, percussive, traditional, long-form

Tracklist

  1. Padma Sambhava Tsechu Sadhana: Invocation (14:28)
  2. Mahakala Sadhana: Dunkye (12:26)
  3. Mahakala Sadhana: Dagkye (25:43)

Credits

  • The Venerable Khamtul Dongyu Nyima VIII - directed by
  • Lobsang Lhalungpa - sleeve notes

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