The Path of Light
Each Mantra & Medicine weekend is an initiation into a different season and thereby another aspect of our human selves. We take you deeper into the world of the transformative power of music.
In the beginning there was only sound, and the sound was Ohm.
Every culture on the planet has their unique type of music. Even though each culture is unique, music unites all races, and has been used throughout history in rites, ceremonies and prayers. In our Mantra & Medicine weekend ‘The Path of Light’ we draw upon Yogic and Buddhist traditions.
Singing is a powerful tools for self-realisation. Through sound, we bridge the inner and outer worlds, reconnecting us to the divine within. Mantra singing is an ancient practice that transcends time and culture, originating in some of the oldest spiritual traditions on Earth. The word mantra comes from Sanskrit, combining manas (mind) and tra (tool or vehicle), meaning “a tool for the mind.” Through the repetition of sacred sounds, words, or phrases, mantra singing becomes a meditative practice that calms the mind and opens the heart
In Yogic traditions, mantras were chanted to align with universal vibrations, invoking divine energies and guiding practitioners toward liberation (moksha). The sound of Ohm, for example, is seen as the primordial vibration from which all creation arises—a sound that connects us to the essence of existence itself.
Buddhism, too, holds mantra practice as a central path to transformation. Tibetan mantras, such as Om Mani Padme Hum (“The jewel is in the lotus”), are chanted to invoke compassion, wisdom, and a connection to higher states of consciousness. Chanting becomes a gateway to stillness, mindfulness, and the dissolution of ego, allowing us to experience oneness with all life.
It’s as an act of devotion that transcends the intellect and opens the heart. Mantras are not just words; they are sacred vibrations that carry the essence of liberation, joy, and divine connection. When sung collectively, their power magnifies, creating a field of blissful energy that lifts us beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary.
