This rendition of the Shakyamuni mantra came out from the meeting of three friends who had in common, deep admiration for Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, & through him for Siddhartha Gautama. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Bhutanese genre called 'Zhungdra', this recording was done in a bedroom overlooking Thimphu valley, and was powered by Bhutanese rice and chillies.

Vocals by Tulku Kuenzang Zhenphen Longdrol @longdrol_zhenphen
Flute by Kinley Gyeltshen @gyel_y_tshen
Tune and music composed by Druksel Dorji @drukseldorji

Shakyamuni Mantra: 'Zhungdra'

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"Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness." --Maya Angelou

A global cyber gathering to recite the mantra of the Shakyamuni Buddha – the one who fully embodies wisdom, love, compassion, and complete openness. Let us sing his name... Let us dance his name... And let us praise, honour and hail his name!

Shakyamuni Mantra: 'Zhungdra'

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