Palaces of Grace — A Soulful Blues/Pop Song Inspired by the Lotus Sutra

“Palaces of Grace” is a heartfelt Blues/Pop song inspired by Chapter Seven of the Lotus Sutra, where the Brahma-Heavenly-Kings offer their magnificent palaces as a profound symbol of gratitude, compassion, and spiritual generosity. This track beautifully explores the timeless Buddhist teaching that the merits we accumulate — whether in past lives or present moments — are not for selfish keeping but meant to be shared with all beings.

With warm melodies, bluesy undertones, and reflective lyrics, “Palaces of Grace” invites listeners to move beyond feelings of scarcity, envy, and attachment. Instead, it encourages embracing gratitude, generosity, and the deep joy found in giving. The song acts as both a meditation and a celebration of the enduring power of kindness and the true beauty that arises when we open our hearts and share what we have.

Why You’ll Love This Song:
	•	Deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and Buddhist philosophy
	•	A fusion of soulful blues and uplifting pop melodies
	•	Themes of mindfulness, healing, and spiritual awakening
	•	A calming, reflective track perfect for meditation, inspiration, and positive vibes

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Lyrics Highlights from Palaces of Grace

Verse 1:
Our palaces shine with gold and light,
Built from merits earned in a past life’s night,
We bring them here, from heaven’s gate,
To offer you love, no time to wait.

Chorus:
Receive these palaces, built with grace,
From the seeds of kindness in time and space.
No need for envy, no need for pain,
Grateful hearts will always gain.

Bridge:
Let’s turn our eyes from lack to love,
Gifts we’ve gathered from high above,
The wisdom in this giving way,
Lights up the night and warms the day.

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Palaces of Grace

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Rejoice the Lord is King

Recorded at One on One Recording Studio in North Hollywood, by the Instrumental Casting Orchestra, with Ruslan Biryukov (cello soloist) and Dustin McKinney (trumpet soloist).

Certain musical patterns are shared among all of humanity, transcending geographical and temporal boundaries. This selection of early spiritual songs originating from the North American continent exemplifies this remarkable unity. Whether it be the music of indigenous peoples displaced by European colonists, the religious songs adapted from folk songs of European origins, the poignant spirituals of the enslaved forcibly brought to America’s shores, or the hymns sung by impoverished rural Southerners, humanity expresses hope through their shared language of music.
This orchestral suite opens with a rendition of a Lakota lullaby titled, “Čhaŋté Wašté Hokšíla (My Kind-Hearted Boy)”. This then transitions into a New England colonial rendition of the traditional song “Wayfaring Stranger”. The song’s sentiment of constant journeying, being a stranger in a strange land yet lifting the eyes in hope toward the promise of a better home, links the stories of all who reside on this continent: European immigrants fleeing oppression, indigenous communities forced upon trails of tears, and African people enslaved against their will.
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I’m gonna pray, gonna pray.
I wade the water to my knees.
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I’m gonna sink and never rise…
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With my faith I’ll rise again…

Following a brief harmonic transition, a faithful orchestration of “Wondrous Love” is presented. The harmonies are accurately reproduced from those found in the Sacred Harp tunebook of 1844. This distinctly American tradition of harmony and singing-style originated in New England during the late 18th century and was subsequently codified in the aforementioned tunebook, published in the American South.
After this rugged rendition of “Wondrous Love” comes “Idumea”. The melody was initially composed by Ananias Davisson in 1816. Subsequently, it was paired with Methodist lyrics (authored by Charles Wesley in 1753) and included in the shape-note hymnal Southern Harmony in 1835. The hymn was further incorporated into the Sacred Harp collection in 1844.
At long last, our journey culminates in a seamless fusion of the melodies from “Idumea” and the Lakota Lullaby that began this musical narrative — once more, illustrating the striking commonalities shared in the music of our diverse heritages.

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