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Is it OK to mix mantras? Do we risk cultural appropriation or misuse of mantra?
For chant leaders and mantra recording artists, the question of mixing mantras for chanting is one that has intrigued many, prompting inquiries about the permissibility of blending deities and languages in spiritual practice. For some, the idea of combining "oį¹ namaįø„ ÅivÄya" with "wahe guru" in a single chant may feel intuitively right, but is it ethically sound? Let's delve into this complex topic, which I also cover in depth in my sound and mantra teacher training course.
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Maha Shivaratri FAQ & Mantra Tutorial for Chant Lovers! (The best night of the year to experience Shiva mantras!
In proper transliteration: MahÄ ÅivarÄtri: The best night of the year to experience Åiva mantras!
And the ONLY night of the year that I can "party" all night long LOL! The sattvik wakefulness, clear-eyed, vibrant, meditative... is worth observing the holy night every year.
What is the meaning of MahÄÅivarÄtri?
Esoterically, it is said that during this night the "eye of Åiva" is neither open nor closed. Consciousness rests in a state of balanced awareness suspended between external expression (concealing grace) and internal absorption (revealing grace).
For the aspi...
What are Grads doing now? 500-Hour Advanced Sound & Mantra Training Course
Explore the profound impact of our 500-hour sound yoga training course through the incredible journeys of our graduates. From teaching worldwide retreats to conducting groundbreaking research in sound medicine, discover how you can unlock your potential and make a lasting impact.
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Free Mantra Chant Leader Training
Anyone else feeling the need to amp up the peace channel?
Mantras for Peace chant events are an amazing way to bring community together and focus our hearts and voices on peace.
Calling all mantra lovers and aspiring CHANT LEADERS!
We'd love to support YOU to lead a chant circle in your area. And our free Host Your Own Chant Event mini-training has a full kit to support you to offer a peace mantra chant event in your community (in person or online):
- a free online training
- pronunciation videos
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- Sample chant ev ...
