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CHANTING  

This piece talks about chanting in detail, including some popular mantras for practice.

This piece discusses sound therapy including music therapy, chanting, and other sounds and their power to help our bodies and minds heal.

Nicheren Buddhism is a buddhism involving chanting. It was founded in Japan.

Presidential Candidate Barack Obama's had the crowd chanting 'Fired up and ready to go' during his campaign bus tour when it stopped in Guttenberg, Iowa., Friday Dec. 14, 2007.

Being a new mother had its own challenges, both physical and emotional. I just didn't have the time nor energy to take it all in and decide where to go. To make it easier for myself, I blocked out the chanting from the camps all around me and trekked on.

The two were chanting and stomping their feet, "Where's the blood, where's the blood?"

Chanting Buddhist priests from Shinnyo-En Hawai'i will be the stewards of the Toro Nagashi, (Lantern Floating Ceremony), at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu Hawai'i on Monday, May 28 2007, Memorial Day.

There was a group of about 30 people laughing hysterically. In what was called laughter therapy; they performed the exercises by clapping in rhythm and chanting 'Ha! Ha! Ho! Ho!' in unison.

There are so many other ways to administer praise and worship such as using praise banners or chanting cheers to Jesus or even with miming.

This is an article regarding some of the festivals and holidays pertaining to the Buddhist culture. Most of the holidays pay homage to some aspect regarding the Buddha.

Nick Cave, one of Goth's favorite sons is back on the scene with a stunning double album. Playing the tortured poet, he picks up where The Doors, Jim Morrison left off - chanting and crooning poetic musings on religion, nature and love.

A good look at these pioneers of modern Cuban jazz, a solid band that has its high points and a CD that I wouldn't mind playing a few more times in the future

This article examines the history behind and debate over the origins of Jewish sacred music. It also examines modern attitudes towards musical "borrowing" from four major movements of Judaism: Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and Hasidic (ultra-Orthodox).

This article as a discussion of the social impact of adult issues on elementary school children. The primary focus is on jumping and hand-clapping games, which are accompanied by "updated" nursery rhymes which are adult in scope.

A best-seller in it's original, printed form, and a pillar of Anime, Akira's storyline is one that captures the imagination. So grab your bike helmet and get ready for a ride that's sure to get you interested in the series (if you don't own it already!)

The Flaming Lips, being a completely original and off the wall band, has always tried to strive for something new, but when they decided to make an experimental album, they took it to a whole new level.

A brief history of Greek theater from it's beginnings centuries ago.

This article outlines the pioneers in Hip-Hop, the latest news on the pioneers of Hip-Hop, how new school Hip-Hop and old school Hip-Hop relate, and the attitudes of the media with old school artists.

An interview with Jesus from the band the Beat Officers

How does a Mahatma come into being? Is it destiny or is it the circumstances that go into creation of a Mahatma?

A discussion on uses of meditation for depression and its effects on the body, mind, and spirit.

"Live within your means!" The
intention of this saying is to teach those who have a yearnin'
to spend and have to save and wait instead.

Literally the hottest yoga around, Bikram is gaining in popularity. Here, a Bikram Yoga Studio director in Texas explains what the fuss is all about.

Many people are familiar with the unique design of the New Mexico state flag. Most people see the sun symbol as a reference to the state's southwest location, but not many know the history of this symbol and why it was chosen to represent New Mexico.

For those who seek information about Tibet, Buddhist products or even just a moment of peace, Tibet Arts is the perfect store.

When I was growing up in the 70s my friends and I spent a lot of time outside.

I sat in on the Krishnas famous Sunday services and vegetarian dinner at their temple in Detroit Michigan. This is a short essay of their beilefs, ideologies and troubles with the Federal Government.

Will the Power Ranger fad ever die? From the looks of all the Power Ranger stuff you can still find, it seems those intrepid teenage superheroes from the 90s will be sticking around for a while longer.

Since ancient times essential oils have been used to heal both the body and the spirit. They can be particularly useful around the holidays.....

The desires of the characters in George Moore's The Untilled Field are revealed through their dreams. A unified need is displayed to create a new Ireland for a kind of nationalistic nourishment of the soul.

I am a walking oxymoron in today's religious climate - a liberal Christian. But it may be that my fringe status is more political than religious. Calling yourself a "liberal" anything today is so scorned that even Dennis Kucinich won't do it. I still do.

For centuries, ancient cultures lacking modern scientific techniques and procedures have explained the world in which they lived through supernatural and mythological stories. The Scandinavian area of northern Europe, which includes Iceland...

At their Saltair show this September, Franz Ferdinand proved that they were worthy of critics' praise.

What can we possibly learn from Indian culture, which could do nothing to defend itself from a single invader that chose to plunder its people during the last 1000 or so years!

Aeschylus alters our opinions of the characters in "The Oresteia" to provoke thoughts on the theme of justice in his plays.

Let's face it, one of the most difficult things about yoga, for both beginners and experts alike, is finding time for an meaningful daily practice. Olivia Miller's, "The Yoga Deck", is one of my favorite tools for accomplishing this.

When Karnam Malleshwari claimed the bronze in 2000 Olympics, she became the first female Indian Olympian, since the modern Olympics started in 1896.

It's difficult these days to find the time to work, spend time with family, exercise and stay healthy, and have fun, and also live a spiritual life.

Extreme Championship Wrestling was a groundbreaking wrestling organization. It helped influence the WWE and spawned many copycat wrestling organizations. They were also well known for pushing the envelope with their story lines.

Bizarre is back with his first LP. You've heard him in D12, now he's back to give you a taste of his day-to-day life. This is what it's like living in a Hannicap Circus!

Last month, my mother-in-law arrived from New York for a visit. Even though she's not so easy to get along with, I grin and bear it for my wife's sake because she's part of the package.

Independent rock sales continue to grow yearly, yet mainstream exposure remains elusive. Here are five bands and albums you can find in your local record store or on iTunes, but you've probably never heard of them...

Man discovered incense around the time he discovered fire. Incense has played an important role in all of the world's religions. Smell is the most important sense tied to memory. Incense is a natural way to replace harmful chemicals in the home.

It is now only a question of time before God is transferred out of the places of worship and packed off to his final resting place- the museum, where works of primitive minds are stored.

An examination of little known historical information leading up to the Kent State shootings in 1970. Features interviews with wounded student Alan Canfora and "Four Dead in Ohio" author William Gordon

Syndrome -X is a condition that is wide-spread. Obesity, diabtetes, high levels of cholestrol and so on are detrimental to well being. Prevent disease, change your life-style--a simple 10 step program towards wellness.

When Vince McMahon agreed to finance one final show for ECW, he was expecting one show. Considering the show got a better Pay Per View buy rate than the majority of PPV's the WWE ran this year, is Vince going to be forced to bring ECW back full time?

The Black Plague, the curse of mankind in the medieval era posed many questions. Was it a punishment by the Good Lord for the sins of man? Was it a sign to his Chosen People to return to the Promised Land?

The benefits of yoga for stress management.

Native Hawaiian spirituality can be traced back thousands of years when ancient Hawaiians looked to the wind (makani, or life giving spirit) to nurture their spiritual well-being, and to assist them in crossing often treacherous miles of ocean in speciall