Chanting

david hobbs · Chanting

Chanting and sound are used in most religions.

How important is sound in the pursuit of things spiritual?

Raymond

I love chanting. It's a very spiritual thing to do and at the same time I get to hear the sound of my own voice - which I luuuurve!!!
Everyone's a winner.

Bravo

I think chanting is a very human thing, whether it is someone chanting on their own, or football fans, it is all a very human and intrinsically joyful experience.

david hobbs

It makes me think that perhaps sound and chanting may bring about an altered state of consciousness.

Actually thinking about it tribal dance and shamanic drumming do just that.

Raymond

Now don't get me started on drumming. I've just got into drumming after buying myself a drum and I think I'm addicted. I love it, it's a wonderful thing.
I'm sure my neighbours would disagree.

evergreen

not only can it raise your vibrations but it can heal you in/on many levels..

Raymond with your drum learn how to drum near your lungs to clear the blockages that are there from past illnesses... it is a great healing tool an and loads of fun

Raymond

Thanks EG.

evergreen

Raymond did you ever try it.... ?? how is the drumming going?

Raymond

It's great! I've got two drums now and sometimes I sit there for ages bashing away.....

evergreen

That's great I love drumming too

I find drumming helps shift energy through the body I always feel great afterwards

Raymond

meiah

Too easy

Back to chanting, it can be used to create a vibration to alter brain state, in a similar way to a meditation state. At also can be use dto slow the heartbeat to induce a deep relaxation, or to lift the spirits and create a state of hyperawareness, or ecstacy