The Art Of Chanting: History, Principles, Practice (1893) Hardback - 2009

""The Art of Chanting: History, Principles, Practice"" is a book written by John Heywood in 1893. This book is a comprehensive guide to the history, principles, and practice of chanting. Heywood explores the origins of chanting in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. He also discusses the importance of proper pronunciation and intonation in chanting, as well as the role of breath control and posture in achieving a successful chant.The book includes detailed instructions on how to chant, including specific chants and mantras for different purposes, such as healing, meditation, and spiritual growth. Heywood also provides tips on how to incorporate chanting into daily life, including how to create a sacred space for chanting and how to choose the right time and place for chanting.Overall, ""The Art of Chanting"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the practice of chanting, whether for spiritual or personal growth. It provides a thorough exploration of the history and principles of chanting, as well as practical guidance for incorporating chanting into daily life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.