
Buddhist music

Ahead of her first US tour, the Erased Tapes artist talks hypnotherapy, Shintoism, and a life-changing encounter with a Buddhist nun.

Of the Beginning of the Beginning of the Beginning
Revisiting Revolver, the newly remixed Beatles album, with a fresh pair of dharma ears

Dharma Songs to Stir and Settle
The melodies and meaning of Cambodia’s Buddhist music

When the Dalai Lama Drops an Album
On his 85th birthday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama released a record combining music and Buddhist teachings. How did we get here?

The Bodhisattva Blues
Bluesman Reverend Freakchild discusses his music, sobriety, and why he’s pursuing a master’s degree in Buddhist studies.

The New Leonard Cohen Music Video Is Very Buddhist
The video for the late singer’s Happens To The Heart features Buddhist monks in a nod to the musician’s practice.

Songs from the Bardo Guides Us to the Next Rebirth
Laurie Anderson, Tenzin Choegyal, and Jesse Paris Smith’s reinterpretation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead is as faithful as it is provocative.

What We’re Listening To
Podcasts, a guided meditation, and music no Buddhist listener should miss

What is a Grammy to Laurie Anderson?
The avant-garde artist discusses her award-winning album, Landfall, and how her work and Buddhist practice have merged over time.

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