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The Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice
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
―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
162 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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January 31, 2022
As the title implies, this book is eminently practical. Though Hernandez includes information about many world chant traditions, her emphasis is always on chanting as a spiritual practice. I learned a lot from this book.
November 21, 2015
This was a great read for me at just the right time. Winter is fast approaching and I want to have a few chants available on days when I cannot drive to yoga class. This book is the answer.
The author tells a very personal tale of how chant works in her life. The chants are varied and there is something for many religious backgrounds. Hernandez even includes a few musical bars to get you started if you play an instrument.
Highly recommended for those who want to learn about chant.
The author tells a very personal tale of how chant works in her life. The chants are varied and there is something for many religious backgrounds. Hernandez even includes a few musical bars to get you started if you play an instrument.
Highly recommended for those who want to learn about chant.
February 3, 2008
A short book explaining the author's view of how chanting helps one focus in life.
The author's website has chants, both Sanskrit and Hebrew, in QuickTime.
The author's website has chants, both Sanskrit and Hebrew, in QuickTime.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews