Music & Chanting

Ancient Tibetan multiphonic chanting is a rare and unique experience created by monks singing a chord containing two or three tones simultaneously. The special sound they create is not a simply a song, it is a sacred offering – an offering to the Buddhist deities for the benefit of all sentient beings. The deep, resonate, vibrant chords, representing the essence of the secret tantric teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, fill the room and transform both the environment and the audience with their powerful energy.

The Kangso (ritual of fulfillment) performance combines the rich sounds of Tibetan chanting with their ancient temple instruments to create an offering of melodious sounds.  In the monastery the ritual is usually eighteen hours long, on the tour we are able to provide a small sampling of this precious offering.

All of the performances include an introduction as well as a question and answer period. This gives the audience has an opportunity to engage the monks and learn more about Tibetan culture.  Our vision on the tour is not simply to perform, but also to interact and engage with the communities we encounter.  We want our monks to be accessible so that we might join together in becoming part of a world community.

For more information on some of our other programs please click on the links below:

	Sand Mandalas
	Sacred Dance
	Empowerments
	Buddhist Teachings