A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2021 | Mantras of Compassion with Nepal nun Ani Choying Drolma | Offstage

Mantras of compassion, with Nepalese nun Ani Choying Drolma
A musical postcard comprising two Buddhist chants
Compassion is a sympathetic consciousness of another’s suffering and a desire to relieve that distress. In the verdant hilltops of Nepal, the calm and powerful voice of Buddhist nun Ani Choying Drolma echoes with compassion through songs of healing and protection.
An international name whose reputation for her humanitarian efforts precedes her, Ani’s response to Esplanade’s festival, A Tapestry of Sacred Music, in the midst of a pandemic are two Buddhist chants that embody the gods of compassion. This musical postcard embodies her well wishes for all.
Namo Ratna Traya-ya is a healing mantra invokes the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. This meditative chant purifies negative karmas and provides protection and healing, and therefore is believed to have immeasurable benefits for all sentient beings.
Om Tare Tutare is a mantra that embodies the essence of Mother Tara, the mother of all buddhas and one of the most beloved deities, especially in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana). Deemed a female figure, Tara is considered a goddess of compassion who protects her devotees from calamities. Her most common manifestations are the Green Tara or White Tara. “Tara” is Sanskrit for star and thus, the bodhisattva allegorises the North Star, guiding the lost and saving the faithful by showing them the way to enlightenment. It is believed that reciting the sacred Om Tare Tutare mantra aids in overcoming our outer and inner obstacles, especially those unbeknownst to ourselves.
About Ani Choying Drolma
Ani Choying Drolma is a Buddhist nun from Nepal, known for her humanitarian work in providing education for young girls, caring for the elderly and offering medical services for the underprivileged.
Discovered by an American guitarist Steve Tibbets in 1997, her first album Cho featured her mesmerising chanting with accompaniment. Because of its success, Ani was able to continue recording music and has since brought traditional Buddhist chants into the modern world, alongside Nepali and Buddhist songs. She has performed worldwide to support her charitable missions and take her humanitarian efforts to a much larger scale. Ani founded of the Arya Tara School in 2000, providing nuns with the abilities and skills to serve their communities, in an effort to educate girls in rural areas of Asia who still do not have access to education. She is also the author of Singing for Freedom, an autobiography that chronicles her rise to international fame and her humanitarian work.
Ani performed at Esplanade’s A Tapestry of Sacred Music festival in 2014 at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore with Steve Tibbets and March Anderson.
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She looks if she has been suffering a lot. I love her peaceful voice. Buddhism is the most peaceful religion. Her voice is so gentle and loving in a peaceful way and it has many colours. Her humbleness is so rare our days.

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师傅这些年苍老了好多，但是声音还是那么的动听，每每听来还是眼含热泪。愿世上更多的人能听到师傅的声音感化人心，愿人心向善和平相处。

[@barisafan.chen.28]

她才是無名的觀世音。 感激之情，無法言表

[@buddhistdivinemothergreentara]

She is very compassionate buddhisattva's .. who works for humanity and heal this planet 🙏🙏 thank you for your precious god gifted voice...you are true healer for all sentient beings 🙏🙏

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Cả

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[@mawinnifred4373]

She makes Buddhism sound so beautiful, with Buddhism resonating in her beautiful voice. Thank you. Namaste. 🥰🙏🏻

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🙏🙏🙏

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@@RobertPacz The peace and health she brings to our world

[@bharatinfo3295]

buddhism is wonderful

[@samirpradhankoraputianana4775]

I am an Indian, i just don't only love buddhism. But i also have decided to accept it forever. I am in search of God, that energy and ofcourse that pure peace within god.

[@estherlovegroove763]

wow❤️ I'm happy for you.

[@maghamsatesh743]

Early morning 4am start chanting OMMMMM the last mmmm go on chant slowly till end then you can see excellent result and chant omm as long as you can . DO it twice or thrice a day atleast 108 times . After couple of days your shatchakras will awake . Practically i faced those vibrations. Whenever you are free sit calm focus on your breath while inhaling sooo and while exhaling hum say it internally. This is called AJAPA GAYATRI MANTRAM . Once your shatchakras are freed then your KRIYA KUNDALI will open . This is the easiest way for moksha

[@laurax936]

May blessed Sakyamuni always guide your steps towards happiness and enlightenment.

[@lamujari8803]

@@estherlovegroove763 wow

[@chandra5894]

You are your god..dear

[@Haifazo]

It's amazing that this nun's mouth doesn't move much but produces such clear and wonderful sounds.

[@user-is5rq4hc6y]

非常感謝您的唱誦，聽了十年依然觸動我心，一切如此寧靜，如此祥和。

[@thuvannguyen6782]

I was crying when I heard this song, I don’t know why but thank you so much for REALLY nice voice and peaceful sound. 🙏❤️

[@Madhukirtan]

She probably doesn't seek affirmation and ego-strengthening, but it's impossible not to appreciate this wonderful voice! So special!

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[@yitpinglam5468]

Her voice sends out vibrations of loving kindness and compassion to all sentient beings. Truly a Buddhist ambassador.

[@kunatyu]

彼女の歌が心に染み込み、涙が出ます。生きていくことは色々ある。苦しいこともある。この世に生まれたということは、そういう色んな出来事に遭遇することとセットなんでしょうね。そんな人生を静かに受け止める勇気を与えてくれる歌だと思いました。深い深い慈悲を感じます。

[@simonazajc7383]

Thank you, Ani for this great experience. I got tears in my eyes while listening. There couldn’t be any space left in us but compassion after listening to you ❤️

[@Rajucoolify]

I also felt the same.

[@sumangoswami1088]

Same feelings ❤️

[@SamSung-wv2jn]

I'm in Thailand having to listen to her chants all the time, makes my heart very calm.

[@dieulinh4633]

Hope the world will overcome the pandemic Covid-19. Pray for India🙏🙏🙏

[@elisabethcrokaerts1980]

It is not the pandemic that is the problem, it are the lying.goverments and media. More people need to understand it is all about control oppression and greed.

[@MrKrishluv]

Your prayer having significant impact of healing the world 🙏🙏🙏

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[@tanliangseang7176]

Sadhu! Sadhu!! Maha Sadhu!!! The voice and messages send from the compassionate energy vibration that bring tears to all human beings. Amitabha 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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[@thephenom9881]

Jay Avalokiteshwaraji Maharaj Ji Ki...Jay!

[@sureshyonzon1432]

A perfect chant to listen to the peaceful sound in the morning to start the day what a blessing and so soothing voice a great respect to Ani Choying Drolma

[@asuntoquero1690]

Paz infinita, Gracias infinitas.

[@devarajanp8830]

Please, explain the chant.

[@jenniferspring8741]

wonderful idea

[@Dharmahimsaa_thadaivacha]

Lot's of Love ❤❤❤ and respect 🙏🙏🙏 from India 🇮🇳... Live long and God bless you Ani choying Drolma.....

[@limitlessuniverse9001]

Embracing everything with love 💘 A soul so pure and caring

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[@vannadrik]

Namo Ratna Trayaya, Namo Arya Jnana Sagara, Vairochana, Byuhara Jara Tathagataya, Arahate, Samyaksam Buddhaya, Namo Sarwa Tathagate Bhyay, Arhata Bhyah, Samyaksam Buddhe Bhyah, Namo Arya Avalokite Shoraya Bodhisattvaya, Maha Sattvaya, Maha Karunikaya, Tadyata, Om Dara Dara, Diri Diri, Duru Duru Itte We, Itte Chale Chale, Purachale Purachale, Kusume Kusuma Wa Re, Ili Milli, Chiti Jvalam, Apanaye Shoha

[@sharda141su]

Namo Boudday , Heart touching song, voice and music ❤

[@uliuli201]

Dear Universe...This is what a Living Bhodisattva looks like...sounds like. Once in a Life time experience. Embrace...for we travel this road but once. 📿🙏📿🙏📿

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🙏🙏🙏

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很值得尊敬的修道者！宣揚和平，愛心，功德無量🙏

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No words to describe such a beautiful moment and music with priceless nature 🙏🙏🙏❤

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[@limitededition6752]

I am from Myanmar.I so proud for Buddha. Life is too short.Do stuff that matter.Everything is impermanence.

[@aqua9299]

Thank you for this beautiful singing, nun Ani Choying Drolma. Your voice is heaven sent 🙏🙏🙏

[@yitchan4744]

We are god childen, have faith in god, god will bless all of us amen amen amen💗🙏🙏🙏

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Please rite the word God in capital G, as respect. Hope I didnt upsad u, not intended.

[@patstoen3738]

Ani has the voice of an angel. I love listening to her voice singing and all of her messages.

[@user-dh6by9zc4f]

师傅的声音太美了！听了让人的心会有一种颤动的感觉！内心突然产生一种宁静的感觉！真的太美了！

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How beautiful is Buddhist philosophy?🙏🌹❤ 🏵️🌸🌼💮🌸🌼🏵️💮🌸🏵️🏵️

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[@laliyadav2002]

Superb soul touching music. I wish if I can see you in life time in person. Thanks for your service to society

[@spomem1548]

Undescribable beauty of music and voice, gentle, soothing, Thanks!!!

[@peaceful865]

She is very positive soul. I believe in buddha, i believe in meditation, i do it, but still so much positivity is not seems. In daily life we instead of all steps sometimes feel stuck. I appreciate ur positive calm peaceful attitude ...positive vibes of voice in song is felt.vandami 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌷🌷

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[@mish_sd]

The sarangi is my fav instrument. It transports me to another memory of another lifetime. This presentation has the same effect for me... Yet another memory perhaps. Absolutely delightful. Like the sounds of heaven. Ty

[@keanleong348]

Sadhu 🙏Sadhu 🙏Sadhu🙏. May this Great Mercy Mantra credit save us from pandemic

[@wecheersworld6592]

Seriously your are one of living goddess Ani love you Namaste( Tashi delekh).

[@nancyho7368]

This is the first time I listen to her singing. Love it very much. So clear & beautiful 😍

[@tehtony6095]

I am touching the mantra. life is impermanent.Nothing is belong to us .....

[@rylerin]

3:21 Mahakaruna Dharani (Great Compassion Mantra) 10:29 Green Tara Mantra

[@susanneb8347]

Thanx!

[@mariaelivonas4668]

thank you

[@spyshinequeen2069]

Mahakaruna Dharani: Namo Ratna Trayaya, Namo Arya Jnana Sagara, Vairochana, Byuhara Jara Tathagataya, Arahate, Samyaksam Buddhaya, Namo Sarwa Tathagate Bhyay, Arhata Bhyah, Samyaksam Buddhe Bhyah, Namo Arya Avalokite Shoraya Bodhisattvaya, Maha Sattvaya, Maha Karunikaya, Tadyata, Om Dara Dara, Diri Diri, Duru Duru Itte We, Itte Chale Chale, Purachale Purachale, Kusume Kusuma Wa Re, Ili Milli, Chiti Jvalam, Apanaye Shoha Green Tara Mantra: Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha

[@cheyennealexander3039]

Tashi Delek! In my humble opinion this recording is one of the most powerful tools for cathartic healing. As a psychologist (and a Buddhist of 53 years in this lifetime) I believe that many times a human soul can carry embedded trauma. This trauma is secured in the sub basement of the mind and many times music or a song can release tears of healing. This is a miracle of a recording and it accomplishes this. I thank the universe for placing this recording in my path. Thank you so much to the spiritual performers of this musical piece. Om Mani Padme Hum in blessing. Tuchi che. Ven. Lama Yeshe Dakini Rinpoche

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Wie eine Nachtigall... mit soo viel Gefühl 🥰 Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 🙋‍♀️🥰

[@Fearice7]

This recording is just perfect and beautiful. Her chanting soothes my heart and soul. I really enjoy listening and for meditation. 🙏🏻⭐️.

[@liowpohhuat9107]

A wonderful voices.

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[@kujeetsinghnegi7119]

Your compassionate speech and attitude towards is worth reverence, oh Buddhist nun. Your rendition of Buddhist mantra is heart rending. Om Muni Muni Mahamunaya Swaha........

[@Espequeteto]

Muito obrigado por compartilhar algo tão profundo e belo!!! Namastê!🙏❤️🤲❤️🙏 De Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

[@juliocesarcostadealmeida9945]

São Paulo Guarujá 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@rsliu4646]

Ani Choying Droma has sung Mantras of Compassion many times; I love them all. But this one is the most moving to me.

[@RobertPacz]

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[@jyotimotichandshah8591]

Beautiful, peaceful and touching music! 🙏

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♡♡♡

[@LienNguyen-cu3rr]

Nam Mô Đai Bi Quan Thê Âm Bô Tat ❤️

[@dediferdiansyah6844]

Ani, i love your voice, your music, make my soul so calm and peace, thank you so much ❤️😭

[@andytiep5208]

NAM MÔ DƯỢC SƯ LƯU LY QUANG VƯƠNG PHẬT.........Namo Ksitigrabha Bodhisattva!…….Namo Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva!

[@shlee3120]

Have listened to your cd to learn all the prayers, thank you so much.yes believe pandemic is to let us learn what truly is important in our transient life.🙏🙏🙏

[@mariehjy8490]

Du plus profond de mon coeur merci infiniment pour ce moment de Grâce🙏. Après tant d'années mon âme se délecte toujours de la sublime voix de Ani Choying Drolma si bien accompagnée par ces 2 merveilleux musiciens ! Quelle joie immense de pouvoir revoir cette Sainte si chère à mon coeur 💖🙏💖

[@EZENS.]

I’m in love This sister is an incarnate channel of the most pure

[@smrutijhaveri3587]

Heavenly chant and music in the midst of nature. Everything so serene and emitting so much peace from your face and the entire being❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏

[@junnerecto3340]

Namaste… thank you for sharing your heart and soul through your music…. Again namaste…

[@sadashivkamatkar1322]

सोबतचे वाद्य संगीत नसले तर साध्वींच्या शुद्ध सौम्य मृदु आवाजातील मंत्र अधिक गोड व मन: शांती देऊ शकले असते. पण जे आहे तेही सुंदर आहे. मनापासून आभार.

[@Raynu1000]

Namo Buddhay 🙏 my God! How sweet, melodious, peaceful, beautiful beyond words. I am blessed to have found you on KZbin. Love your chanting and your voice is filled with devotion, peace & 💕 love.

[@truongkhanh6412]

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! The song is so beautiful, so peaceful, it's making me emotional Thanks all 🙏🙏🙏

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南無千手千眼觀世音菩薩

[@lucianamaffra1607]

Querida Ani muito grata pelos belos mantras continue nos iluminando com seu carinho e sua música!

[@rigzinyangdol2889]

A beautiful soul in one with her beliefs n music.May the teachings of Buddha prevail on this earth 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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[@trishalalama5901]

Whenever I listen this mantra my eyes filled with tears. It also purified my soul. Thank you so very much Ani 🙏🙏🙏from Darjeeling.

[@maireloss8264]

@trishalalama I feel just like you and I'm honoured and grateful to have the opportunity to hear these divine voice, mantras and instruments. 🙏💓

[@stefannihmei4879]

Salam .Namaste ..🙏🙏🙏IM from INDONETIA..beautyfful song n music for pray too nice 👍👌👋🙏🙏🙏 sadhu sadhu sadhu

[@izybourne3409]

Your beautiful song floating to the tapestry of the STARS Australia

[@weenameily8097]

Thank you Sister Ani for your beautiful, healing music. My life has been quite distressing lately, and I chanced upon this, what a blessing! Namaste!

[@gwenolaemiliapodcast]

This divine song invoke a much needed peace in our hearts. Namaste!

[@hadasapila739]

god is manifesting his glory in you and music mantraas and sounds

[@LinaPremaPol]

this flow, lead me away in the sky, deep in my soul, embracing the whole Universe..Namaste my dear Choying Drolma

[@solluna4378]

Ddhanyabad 🙏 Gratitude from a Singaporean whom been living in the last 2+ years in Nepal (and blessfully hosted, still am). 🙏

[@peeyushlala6698]

What a wonderful rendition!

[@alicebjorgtryggvason6833]

🙏🌹🌟💜🌟🌹🙏🙏🙏Nothing but love 💕 and Compassion. Thank you 🙏 so much for all your prayers and blessings amen 🙏

[@kapilafavorites]

It is amazing voice and your your speech it touch in my heart. So peaceful place and chanting tunes. I would li to meet you ! I highly respect you. With my Herat felt respect to you ! God bless you Anichoy Dolma!

[@alinbarua2569]

You are my favorite singer. Your speace and song touch my Heart. Sadhu. Congrasulatio. Am fan you. Am always want meet you.

[@patgrst9315]

Merci, infiniment, pour le cadeau que vous nous faites et pour ce que vous faites pour l'humanité qui la perd (son humanité...)🙏🏼. Merci Madame pour la sérénité et l'apaisement que vous dégagez, merci pour votre voix si belle et merci aux musiciens qui la mettent en valeur 🙏🏼🌿🌸🙋🏽‍♀️

[@anaholowacz3402]

Maravilloso!!!🙏Gracias Gracias Gracias

[@rocioguevaraobando9075]

Gracias. Thanks. Merci. 😌🙏🏻💚

[@evaveronica5222]

How beautiful you are! ❤ My heart is just melting.

[@aitran2605]

I love buddhism

[@sapupantai]

Voice of an Angel

[@rocioguevaraobando9075]

Thanks. Merci. Gracias. 😊🙏💚

[@Sunnyday-yz2sv]

Thank you!🙏

[@hkonni5234]

非常感恩師傅🌹 非常感恩阿彌陀佛🌹

[@tracyhuynh320]

Thank you.

[@jacpratt8608]

I could listen to that music forever.

[@NgocHoang-pg1hp]

Con đã khóc ngay khi Cô cất giọng hát. Lời chú như đánh thẳng vào tim con khiến nội tâm con vỡ oà vì xúc động. Con đang tìm bình an trong lời nhạc nhưng người như con thì bình an là điều rất xa xỉ. Nam Mô Đại Bi Quán Âm Thập Nhất Diện.

[@quochungle4035]

Xin đc đồng cảm với bạn ❤

[@user-ki3oc5bl5j]

Thank you!

[@lyo9187]

OM MANI PADME HUM OM MANI PADME HUM OM MANI PADME HUM

[@zina143go4]

The healer to my soul 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@pushpanathannn]

NamoBuddhaaya ! oba samah suva path wevaa !

[@datkhac5622]

Touching voice and song! Thank you so much!

[@hermidecastro3307]

Ani, escucharte me da una paz inmensa, muchas gracias.💝💝💝

[@tanzinangmo5476]

Reminds me of my childhood. Great respect to angel🙏🙏

[@sylcabelas1173]

I love this it's melodic sound with a solemnity that calm you.

[@andreabrenne5980]

I love the beautiful voice.

[@cheodontsering947]

Thank you very much Ani Choying Drolma La

[@luzamordesilio]

Gratitud infinita... LuzAmor en todos los Corazones 💗

[@philmcdonald6088]

✨one family under heaven. be here now. do no harm. help others. be still close eyes listen to your breathing. rest in present awareness.✨

[@dipatimsina3768]

Thank you 🙏

[@maireloss8264]

Thank you dear Ani and musicians for the beautiful and encouraging message. 🙏💜 Thank you Esplanade for provinding this magnificent performance in nature direct from Nepal. Here writing from South Brazil. 😀😍💓🕊️💐

[@Dovid2000]

Beautiful chant with soft lilting notes.

[@iuliantrifu1264]

The voice and song it's wow 👏👏👏

[@user-qj3kh7mb8g]

Спасибо Вам за Любовь и Сострадание:)

[@thanhnga7384]

Thanks so much Ani 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💐💐