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Tibetan Meditation Music

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Tibetan flautist Nawang Khechog marks 20 years as a professional musician with his new release, Tibetan Mediation Music, a collection of 11 original compositions based on traditional meditative themes. The title might suggest otherwise, but except for sounds used to mark passages in services - such as gongs, bells, and trumpets - music is not a part of Buddhist mediation. It is employed here as the aural background to some of the more commonly used chants and prayers in the Tibetan tradition.

Nawang Khechog knows a bit about those, having in his youth been an ordained monk for 11 years. Among the pieces for which he has chosen to compose are chants to the Buddha, Manju Shri (the god of wisdom), Avalokiteshrava (the god of compassion), and Tara (a female goddess of compassion). There are also two songs based on classic Tibetan poetry, as well as a piece commissioned for the opening ceremony of a 2006 address from ten Nobel Peace Laureates.

Given its purpose, it's hardly surprising to find the music for this project is solemn and staid, built around Nawang's exceptional flute playing and his subdued, often whispered, chanting of the ancient invocations. Except for the marimba on The Great Prince of Peace, the music is played without rhythmic accompaniment and is adorned with bells, gongs and occasional sound effects, such as rolling thunder in The Perfection of Wisdom, or cowbells in Walking Into the Himalayas. These tonal explorations are enriched by the sound of violin, cello, and oud.

This is a lovely album of quiet music suitable for prayer, relaxation, yoga, or massage. It is can also be used to create a relaxing ambience for your work space.

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It would be difficult to exaggerate the beauty and the specialness of this CD. For me, it is truly meditative in that I would find it difficult to carefully listen to this CD simply "as music" all the way through; rather, it takes me to an "inner place" of contemplation and relaxation where I forget I am listening to music. One special quality of this CD is that it is consistently meditative all the way through; there are no surprises; the mood is consistent throughout. I know massage therapists who love this CD for use in their work, and other people who enjoy just having this music playing in the background of their everyday lives. It's very special.

Nawang Khechog's gentleness comes through his music. Soft prayers, spoken and sung, in Tibetan filter up through lovely flute music along with tibetan gong, bells, and the occasional horn. I don't know what it is exactly about Nawang's music that relaxes me so completely, but it does and I am so greatful that all I have to do to take a "mini-vacation" is put on this music.

The calming chimes of ancient Tibet take you back to a time of simplicity, where there was clarity in simplicity. Just listening to the sounds of Tibetan wisdom transports you into another world, arguably a saner world - without traffic, machines, mechanisation. This simplicity is beautiful and magical at the same time. Highly recommended for people seeking quiet, or advanced meditators alike.

My own feelings towards this CD is happiness....Its a CD I listen to anywhere. It soothes my mind, body and soul.......just what I need wonderful pieces.

I teach Chinese Chan and Qigong meditation. I bought this album for background music and found it profoundly beneficial for setting a calm atmosphere conducive to a relaxed mind. Soft rain and voices with gentle music of this album is perfect for the person looking for the one meditation music. If given a choice of one album for meditation or mind body exercise, this is the music to choose.

I listen to soothing music to help me sleep, so I want something both beautiful and mellow. This CD is perfect for that use, but also for use during the day to help keep me in a "zen" mood.

This is one of my very favorite mediation CD's. It brings deep relaxation and peace. I have played this incredible music for meditation groups and everyone loved it. Nawang Khechog is a gifted sound healer with provocative peaceful sound. This is my favorite of this profound artist.

i am a body worker and both my clients and myself love this music. it is so peaceful, quieting and uplifting.
it is impossible for me to have any emotion other than love when listening to this, especially in rush hour traffic

Tibetan Meditation Music
By Nawang Khechog
Sounds True M11090 Nawang Khechog is one of Tibet's foremost composers and musicians. A former monk, he studied meditation with his holiness the Dalai Lama. His music means to inspire nonviolence, compassion, and spirituality. Nawang's music has been used in various documentaries and was part of the soundtrack for the movie Seven Years in Tibet. Like his many other CDs, Tibetan Meditation Music "has an exquisite sound that touches our souls in a very profound and peaceful way, helping us to experience inner stillness with the combination of Tibetan spiritual chants with his own masterful flute." This is a wonderful musical accompaniment for meditation, healing, yoga, t'ai chi--and just to relax.Dhara Lemos, Lotus Guide, www.lotusguide.com