Thomas Ashley-Farrand's Healing Mantras [Audio CD]

Thomas Ashley-Farrand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2000

Imagine uttering a simple pattern of sacred sounds - and discovering that they promote physical healing, magnify the powers of the mind, and even attract abundance into our lives. Extraordinary? Yes. Yet this is precisely what happened to the yogis of India when they first created the science of mantras, or "sacred sound formulas," over 4,000 years ago. Now, with Thomas Ashley-Farrand's Healing Mantras, listeners have access to 45 of these authentic chants to dispel fear, remove hidden obstacles, and attract abundance in every arena of life - from vocational and financial concerns to intimate relationships and artistic pursuits. Thomas Ashley-Farrand - one of the most respected authorities on mantras in the English language - demonstrates how to pronounce each of these powerful formulas with perfect precision, which is a key to their effectiveness. During a lunch break, at home, or while driving - Thomas Ashley-Farrand's Healing Mantras is an affordable and practical way to begin using this ancient science of sound anywhere and anytime. Includes a comprehensive, 23-page study guide on the theory and application of mantra practice. Thomas Ashley-Farrand ... is one of the foremost authorities of Vedic and Buddhist Sanskrit mantras in the West. He is the author of Healing Mantras.

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About the Author

Thomas Ashley-Farrand is one of the West’s foremost authorities of Vedic and Buddhist Sanskrit mantras. He has been recognized for his flawless mastery of mantra practice by swamis, pundits, and shastris across India, and has gathered more than 4,000 transliterated mantras — the most comprehensive body of these sacred sound syllables in the English language.

From AudioFile

With its helpful written guide, this audio learning package offers the author's comfortable baritone voice chanting a variety of spellbinding mantras over a background of Indian instrumental music. As he explains with casual elegance, these mantras are not just for healing--there are mantras for finding the right woman or man, attracting abundance, finding spirituality, and creating harmonious relationships--all described with a satisfying auditory texture and intellectual clarity. The program has everything one needs to get started on a practice of using mantras daily. Though the concept of invoking energy is foreign to most of us, the accessibility of the lesson makes it a great resource for opening this channel and awakening us to our inner possibilities. T.W. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564557359
• ISBN-13: 978-1564557353
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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136 of 138 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best tool for quick start into mantra practice., August 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Thomas Ashley-Farrand's Healing Mantras (Audio CD)

This C.D. and brochure provides essential guidance in mantra practice and the clear pronunciation of many of the most powerful mantras you may ever need.

I've used a mantra-based practice for many years -- and experienced many benefits -- but have recently sought to expand my practice. I purchased both the book and C.D. version of this publication. The book contains deeper explanations and more mantras, but the C.D. provides enunciation models of essential mantras regarding such things as removing obstacles; receiving abundance; finding a mate; increasing good luck; healing the body; accelerating spiritual growth; and, even, giving birth to a spiritually advanced child.

Because correct enunciation is important to see results in this practice, I recommend that practitioners start with this audio version and branch out later to the book and other sources, if so desired.

Namaste.

80 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Contains the most powerful chants I've used yet, for change., October 16, 1999

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Dana Marniche ([e-mail]) (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Healing Mantras: Using Sound Affirmations for Personal Power, Creativity, and Healing (Paperback)

No review here. Sorry. Nothing but praise. This book is changing my life so fast that I feel like I'm in a dream! I've used the Nam Myoho Renge Kyo Buddhist chant for years to transform my life internally and externally, but its brought up so much karma I knew I had to find a new and gentler path. Now, mystical happenings abound in a more directed way, and it's only been a few weeks! These mantras give one the power to work on specific problems related to everything from finance and relationships to physical and mental affliction. The results I've had have been tremendous!! Incredibly well-written, and easy to read, no doubt due to the Saraswati chant by the author. The mantras in this book if done as a "Sadhana" advised by Mr. Ashley-Farrand (40 days straight)I'm sure can change one's life dramatically as if one were taking medecine. They'll be making a dent in many people's negative karma soon, ultimately changing the course of the world. As far as I'm concerned, this book will make a priceless gift to loved ones. God bless!!

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Healing Mantras - The Perfect Mantra Primer, August 10, 2002

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"adair_m" (an American in Paris, France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Healing Mantras: Using Sound Affirmations for Personal Power, Creativity, and Healing (Paperback)

I bought Healing Mantras because I was curious after reading Tina Turner's life story. In her book, she says chanting changed her life. And since I think Tina Turner is awsome - why not?

The first thing I liked about the book is that it's clear and to the point. It's well organized. All the mantras are grouped into categories such as: overcoming obstacles, healing, prosperity, etc. It's small, but packed with information. I've seen other mantra books printed on exquisite paper, written in golden script and adorned with cutsie drawings of little huts and birds and Blah-Blah-Blah...all for about 30 bucks. Which brings up another point: the price is nice.

Mr. Farrand includes a brief history of mantras which I found interesting and colorful. His approach to mantra practice is flexible, and he describes both traditional and informal methods. After reading the book, I also bought the CD which really helped me learn the correct pronounciation and rhythm for each mantra.

I've now used almost all of this author's books and tapes. I highly recommend Mr. Farrand's work (and his website for additional info), especially for a beginner or someone who can't find a mantra class.