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Friday, January 19, 2018

Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh: The Living Heritage of the Buddha


In the monasteries and villages of the Ladakh region of India, Buddhist lamas chant sacred texts representing the spirit, philosophy and teachings of the Buddha. The monks wear ritual clothing and use hand gestures and various musical instruments while praying for the spiritual and moral well-being of the people, for purification and peace of mind, to appease the wrath of evil spirits or to invoke the blessing of various Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, deities and Rimpoches. Acolytes learn under the rigorous supervision of senior monks.

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