Long Yun Posted January 14, 2009 Is there a reason that the gyuto monks chant the way they do? I can do it and I do quite frequently, so I was wondering if it has any tantric or energetic purpose besides just being their style of chanting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karen Posted January 14, 2009 Here's an older thread on overtone chanting (throat singing). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vajrasattva Posted January 14, 2009 Stimulates the "hara" and causes subtle vibrations in Nadis that help to further awaken energy. Â Also very healing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agharta Posted January 15, 2009 I was taught a Tibetan form called "Suhn Pre Lhags Pa" that involves extremely low-pitched vocalizing. I am pretty sure it opens up the capillaries, and it is helpful in cold weather to keep you warm, which is part of why (I think) it was developed in Tibet. Also, I was taught that that form is very good for the liver and kidneys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeblast Posted January 15, 2009 That's oen of the things I liked about it - making your chest cavity resonate just feeeels good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long Yun Posted January 15, 2009 That's great! Who knew I was practicing something benefitial on accident. Thanks for the info guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trunk Posted January 15, 2009 The deal is to be able to vibrate different areas of the body with different tones. Forget about the vocal chords. With the very low tones your perineum should vibrate. The higher tones vibrate glands in the brain. That sort of thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long Yun Posted January 16, 2009 I'll try that, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
