Vajrasattva, the “100-syllable mantra”

We are beyond excited to receive the very special visit of Lama Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche  from the 11th - to the 14th of October. We are equally thrilled to inform you that we are launching our second music single through our label Ikal Records with the participation of Lama Khenpo, which was recorded during his first visit at Ikal.

This single is a musical rendition of the Vajrasattva mantra, also known as the 100-syllable mantra. It is one of the main negative karma purification practices in the Tibetan Buddhism tradition. In their truest form, mantras are essentially untranslatable. However, we can understand this mantra as a pathway to come into union with Source, or universal love, to purify our karma and clear our mind of negativity.

As long as it is recited with loving intention, this powerful mantra can purify our actions, thoughts, and words. It can help us transcend our mistakes as well as heal our mind and body.

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Vajrasattva is a deity which is white in color, and which represents purity or purification. Five jewels crown his head and he dresses in dazzling silks made of pure light. Vajrasattva's right hand is at the level of the heart, holding a vajra, the diamond scepter of the Buddhas. His left hand rests beside him, holding a bell-vajra. He sits on a lotus flower and his gaze is compassionate towards human beings.
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THANK YOU to all those who took part in this production:

Principal voice : Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

Dakinis : Moncaya, Daniela Litowitz, Gabylu Lara and Ximena Romero

Recording in Tulum : Moncaya

Flutes, handpan and maracas : Hernan Suarez

Mix : Jefferson  Rosas

Production : Lalo Limón y Jefferson Rosas

Mastering : José Leonardo Pupo

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Here is a sneak peak behind the scenes video that we took during the recording. We hope you enjoy this video and single as much as we do.

LISTEN TO IT FOR THE FIRST TIME!!

Listen on Bandcamp

Part of the revenues of Ikal Records are donated to various local non-profit organizations. With your purchases and donations, Vajrasattva Mantra will particularly support the Kid’s Education Program of the PAAX In Ha Community, in the Riviera Maya.

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With love and gratitude,

The Ikal Team

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