Shariraimon from ShoSaiMyo by Myōra & Brad Stock
This song is a Zen chant that honours the relics of the Buddha. The arrangement was intended to create a majestic processional feel, featuring horns, drums, flutes, and bells in the background. I envisioned a medieval procession with horses and waving flags, slowly making its way to a destination to express gratitude.
In Japan, we also observed several processions that carried deities in a golden shrine through the local streets, offering blessings and good fortune to everyone. This image was inspirational.
This chant is a beautiful way to express gratitude and appreciation for the Buddha's teachings on this planet!
Tracklist
| 6. | Shariraimon | 5:32 |
Lyrics
Is-shin cho rai man toku en man sha ka nyo rai shin jin sha ri hon ji hos-shin hok-kai to ba ga to rai kyo i ga gen snin nyu ga ga nyu butsu ga ji ko ga sho bo dai i butsu jin riki ri yaku shu jo hotsu bo dai shin shu bo satsu gyo do nyu en jaku byo do dai chi kon jo cho rai.
credits
Credits
Myōra; vocals, acoustic & semi-acoustic guitar.
Brad Stock; bass, electric guitars, keyboards, percussion & samples.
Sound mixing and Engineering; Brad Stock.
Produced and arranged by Brad Stock at Painted Sky Studios, Salt Lake City
from ShoSaiMyo Vol. 3, releases January 30, 2025
License
All rights reserved.
Zen chants, folk guitar, fingerstyle, and classical arpeggios. My experiences of combining Zen practice, playing guitar and singing in choirs, have greatly influenced my music. Instead of regular lyrics, I use chants from Buddhist sutras and dharanis, while creating restorative sounds using harmonies. Some of the tracks have even been used in hospice work because of their soothing quality.