The Power of Chanting: Exploring Sonic Resonance and Morphic Fields

Watch the full talk at Dive into the fascinating world of chanting and its profound impact on personal and collective resonance. In this enlightening talk, we explore the vibratory power of mantras across different religious traditions. Through a series of simple experiments, discover the physical and spiritual resonance of chanting, from the basic “Amen“ to the universal “Om,“ and learn how these sounds can transform our bodies, minds, and the spaces around us. Chapter List: 0:14 - Introduction to Mantras and Their Universal Use 0:40 - The Science and Spirituality Behind Chanting 1:00 - The Three Levels of Sonic Resonance 1:26 - Experimenting with Mantras: A Participatory Exploration 2:01 - The Historical and Cultural Significance of “Amen“ 2:30 - Conducting a Sonic Resonance Experiment with the Audience 3:20 - Experiencing the Vibrations of Different Sounds 4:32 - The Physiological Effects of Chanting “Amen“ vs. “Aum“ 5:09 - Observing Vibrations in the Body Through Chanting 6:00 - The Transition of Vibrations from “Amen“ to “Aum“ 7:19 - The Collective Experience of Chanting in a Group 8:09 - The Importance of Chanting and Singing in Cultural and Spiritual Practices 9:47 - Reenchanting the World Through Chanting The Institute of Art and Ideas features videos and articles from cutting edge thinkers discussing the ideas that are shaping the world, from metaphysics to string theory, technology to democracy, aesthetics to genetics. Subscribe today! For debates and talks: For articles: For courses: Dr Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University he worked in developmental biology as a Fellow of Clare College. He was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics and From 2005 to 2010 was Director of the Perrott-Warrick project, Cambridge.