CD: Melodic Wisdom

Description

Fusing Bön ritual chanting with harmonic keyboard accompaniment, the Melodic Wisdom Songs of the Garuda CD captures the devotional and heroic moods of the Tantrika and offers a dynamic vibrancy to traditional melodies. Along with its precision in ritual performance, the music is an innovative blend and will enchant both those interested in the Bön tradition and those who are seeking musical alternatives. May this feast of past and present tunefulness delight, satisfy, and inspire everyone.

Chanting by the monks in Triten Norbutse monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, and orchestrated by Sarad Gurung, this CD is dedicated to the long life of Yongdzin Lopon Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche.

1. Instrumental Offering
2. Guru Yoga
3. Mandala Offering
4. Three Essential Mantras
5. Ma Gyud-Three Fold Practice
6. Ma Gyud-Prayer
7. Ma Gyud-Offering
8. Chod-The Right Severance
9. Ten Gye Monlam
10. Instrumental Conclusion