365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog 230 – Chanting – One Way to Connect With the God Inside
Have you ever found yourself sitting in a room full of chanting women, joining in and finding it was rather fun? Yeah, me too! Tonight I attended a ceremony for a friend of mine who belongs to SGI.
Before I continue, here’s a blurb about SGI: “SGI New Zealand is a grassroots Buddhist association which promotes peace through individual transformation and contribution to society. It is part of the international SGI network of 12 million members in more than 192 countries around the world. SGI members around the world share a common vision of a better world through peace, culture and education. At the core of SGI’s Buddhist philosophy is the conviction in the unbounded value and potential of every individual, and the right of all people to lead happy and fulfilled lives.”
I was the only non-SGI practicing member there and it was rather a thrill to be part of this Japanese styled ritual. I’ve never chanted before. I was a little worried that I’d get nervous and start giggling, or cough, or not keep up or just feel like a fool. But once I began, to my surprise I didn’t want to stop! I’ve mediated a lot over the past fifteen years, so was familiar with the feeling of participating in a ritual, but the actual act of saying one sentence out loud over and over again was a whole new experience for me. It was way cool. I got right into it. Our voices melded into one and the power of seven women whole heartedly chanting rated up there with being present at a haka, or a Maori karakia (prayer). The energy in the room was palpable.
If you ever get the chance to try out chanting or to experience SGI, try to cast aside any hesitation and give it a go. You might just enjoy it as much as I did.
Today’s rating: 10/10
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argh remember my article last year about chanting with Joan? Nam-myoho-renge-kyo! I enjoyed it too, though had to really talk myself into doing it each time. Sometimes I coughed, sometimes I couldn’t get comfortable enough at all, sometimes it cured a hangover…in reality, I chanted for many things that I have since welcomed into my life. Interesting…
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