Drops of emptiness songs, chants, and poetry from Plum Village, France [sound recording]

Description: In the Vietnamese Zen tradition, mindfully chosen music and words can serve as soothing droplets to cool the heart. Recorded on location at Plum Village in France, Drops of Emptiness invites listeners into the sanctuary of this practice. These deeply felt works include the poetry of legendary Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese folk songs and Buddhist hymns of Sister Chan Khong, and chants performed by the nuns and monks of Plum Village.

Tracks: 1. Inviting the Bell (3:47) --
2. Prelude to Sitting Meditation (8:04) --
3. The Heart Sutra (5:13) --
4. Night of Prayer (6:01) --
5. Plum Village (4:52) --
6. Putting the Little Pain to Sleep (6:09) --
7. Spring (2:53) --
8. Jewels (2:46) --
9. Illusion Transformed (1:47) --
10. The Virtuous Man (2:51) --
11. The Moon Never Sets (2:38) --
12. The Sound of a Great Bird (5:14) --
13. Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone (4:35) --
14. The Refuge Chant (5:41)

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