The Sacred Art of Chant

Preparing to Practice

Ana Hernandez (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

192 Seiten

2004
SkyLight Paths Publishing,US (Verlag)
978-1-68336-425-2 (ISBN)

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Open your mind and heart, lift your voice, and discover how the sacred art of chant can enrich your spiritual life.

"Chanting with an intention to open our hearts and minds to the presence of God in us helps us to be quiet in the face of mystery and learn how to hear what it has to say to us…. Chanting is holistic. It will transform you, you will embody the change, and people will notice the new, more grounded you. More important, though, you will notice the new, more grounded you."
—from the Introduction

The Sacred Art of Chant invites you to use your own voice to create sacred sounds—no matter your religious background or vocal ability. Drawing on chants from several different faith traditions, this invigorating guidebook is ideal for anyone who wants to enliven their prayer experience in a unique way and navigate a path to a conscious relationship with God.

Chant isn't just about monks or ancient Hindu gurus—this dynamic spiritual art continues to be developed and practiced today. Like other spiritual disciplines, chant can lead to limitless and unexpected benefits. With a steady practice and an open mind, you may find that chant helps you to:

Cultivate clarity, focus, and compassion in your daily life
Improve your listening skills
Raise your energy level
Improve your receptivity to other people
Transcend the limits you impose on yourself
Feel more comfortable in your own skin
Ultimately, lead a more complete spiritual life

Ana Hernandez is a composer, arranger, and performer of sacred music. She is also a member of the recording group HARC. For more than a decade, she has conducted workshops that encourage people to explore the effects of rhythm and chant on their bodies. Her Web site is www.anahermusic.com.

Introduction

1. Why I Chant and How I Started (A Pretty Road into a Thicket)
2. Who Chants, and Where? Finding Your Voice
3. How to Chant: In the Beginning Was the Sound
4. Quiet Your Head and Hear Your Heart
5. Incline Your Ear and Pray Like Hell
6. Listening beyond Hearing
7. Now That You're Chanting: Nuts and Bolts

Resources
Index of Chants
Acknowledgments

Erscheinungsdatum	14.07.2016
Reihe/Serie	The Art of Spiritual Living
Verlagsort	Woodstock
Sprache	englisch
Maße	140 x 216 mm
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
ISBN-10	1-68336-425-2 / 1683364252
ISBN-13	978-1-68336-425-2 / 9781683364252
Zustand	Neuware