MoWorld: DailyOM: Sleep Phones, Sacred World Chants, and Mala of the Heart

Sunday, February 06, 2011

DailyOM: Sleep Phones, Sacred World Chants, and Mala of the Heart

February 4, 2011
Sleep Phones, Sacred World Chants, and Mala of the Heart
Gift of the Week

Sleep Phones - Finally, headphones for those of us that can't seem to keep earbuds in our ears. These soft headphones are so comfortable you can wear them to bed listening to a meditation cd or soft music. Also good for drowning out noisy neighbors or snoring partners. In cold weather these would be great for outdoor walks and runs. Plug into any standard music player including ipods, MP3 players and CD players. The white cord slips out the back of the headphone band through a velcro opening and is about 55" long. Each headphone set contains thin removable padded speakers and are machine washable. Available in a soft lavender color and made of fleece.
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Sacred World Chants (CD) - There's something to be said for the unity that comes from prayer, especially from a congregation. Chanting is a sort of meditation, and the feelings of awe and gratitude have an incredible power to join people and elevate spirituality. As much as religions vary, they all have prayer, and it is always fascinating to see prayers and chants from different cultures back to back and to see their similarities. On Sacred World Chants, sonic healer Dean Evenson does what he does best: bridges eastern and western culture, creating a beautiful marriage of culture through sound. The album consists of ancient songs and chants from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Si! khism, Buddhism, and Native American and African cultures.
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Mala of the Heart (book) - This collection of timeless poetry celebrates the eternal spiritual truth within each heart. Since ancient times, this hidden essence has been symbolized by the number 108. There are 108 earthly desires, 108 human feelings, 108 delusions, 108 beads in the traditional meditation mala, and 108 sacred poems in this anthology. Filled with crystalline wisdom from the great poets, sages, saints, and mystics, this selection of poems is a collective expression of universal heart-filled wisdom. The poems span a wide range of cultures and civilizations, and each one offers a unique perspective about the path to awakening.
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