* A refined extract of classical praises and Buddhist music.

A selection of classical Buddhist songs released between the 90s and the present that have sold over one million copies worldwide. Musical Tribute to Buddha is a collection of classical praises that are the most widely circulated and most well-known worldwide. Melodies of Serenity are interpretations of Buddhist songs in a diversity of styles that make use of traditional Eastern instruments. This wonderful, pure music will wash away the noisy clamor of life.
Disc 1 Musical Tribute to Buddha
Chanting scriptures is a basic component in becoming a practitioner of Buddhism. If one wishes to attain a bodhi mind that is strong and wont fade away, one must begin by pondering on Buddhas greatness. If you can thoroughly understand Buddha, your faith will become unshakable, and only through this means will you have the courage to carry out the bodhisattva deeds. The most important thing in chanting scriptures is doing so in a very true, joyful, devout and focused way, visualizing the splendor of the Western Paradise as well as the clean light of Buddha. Once all of this is done to the point of purifying your mind, you will attain an immense dharma joy.

Disc 2 Melodies of Serenity
Buddhist music has also been called fan bei throughout Chinese history. The term fan means peaceful/clean, and bei means to sing praises. Chinese Buddhists have imitated ancient Indian singing and melodies in creating songs of praise to Buddha accompanied mainly by Buddhist musical instruments and winds. The selections here contain distinctive local colors and folk styles. Some material has also come from elements of traditional music. Famous ancient temples serve as the theme, and both a diversity and abundance of forms and content are present.

1.Namo Avalokitevara Bodhisattva

2.Namo Amitabha Buddha

3.The Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra

4.Namo Sakyamuni Budda

5.Namo Bhaisajya Buddha, the Tathagata of Emerald Light

6.The Jeweled Hall of Great Hero

7.The Buddhas Sound Emitted from a Secluded Temple

8.The Holy Temple on the Western Side of Yunan Province

9.The True Incense of Keeping Precepts and Concentration

10.Paying Homage to Putala Temple

11.The Green Pine at Ku Hwa Mountain

12.The Clouds Disperse in the Pure Air

13.The Sound of Bell Emitted in the Evening form an Ancient Temple