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“Rock star nun” Ani Choying Drolma, chant master Krishna Das, and chant leader Lama Tenzin Sangpo discuss music’s role in practice and the effort to repair their teacher’s monastery.
Interview with Ani Choying Drolma, Krishna Das, and Lama Tenzin Sangpo by Matthew Abrahams
With the help of a live orchestra, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher explains how to meditate while listening to music.
By Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
The avant-garde artist discusses her award-winning album, Landfall, and how her work and Buddhist practice have merged over time.
By Matthew Abrahams
Mila, Great Sorcerer composer Andrea Clearfield discusses the research and field recordings of Tibetan folk and ritual music that influenced the new opera.
By Matthew Abrahams
Rock musician Paul Masvidal explains metal’s morbid fascination, how he adds healing sounds to his songs, and why he named his band after Greek philosophers.
By Erin Strahley
A collection of Buddhist-inspired songs from both traditional and unexpected sources to help you wake up or just chill out
By Cara Dibdin
The Jazz saxophonist discusses the power of the breath, the importance of diligent practice, and his reverence for the “badass” masters of Buddhism and music.
By Jeff Goldberg
The Indian rock band uses the teachings of the Buddha and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in hopes of ending class inequality in their country.
By Wendy Joan Biddlecombe Agsar
Stephen Batchelor discusses his role in the new opera on the Buddhist devil that debuts next month.
By Wendy Joan Biddlecombe Agsar