Gyuto Tantric Choir

Representing a rich Buddhist tradition founded in 15th-century Tibet, the monks of the Gyuto Tantric Monastic University have been chanting in their multi-tonal style since the university's founding in 1474. Their liturgical arts—among the most complex and awe-inspiring in Tibetan Buddhism—have developed over the centuries.

The tour is benefit the Gyuto Center's plan for building a traditional monastic educational facilitiy in San Francisco Bay Area as well as support the Tibetan community.

Tantra of Gyuto: Sacred Rituals of Tibet (1968)

This documentary (52 min. by Francis Huxley & Sheldon Rochlin) covers the Gyuto Tantric Monks and their ritual chants. Includes an introduction by H.H. the Dalai Lama along with various coverage of historic events.

The Gyuto Monks: Timeless Voices (1989)

This movie (46 min. by J.R. Donaldson) documents the final event of the second tour of the Gyuto Tantric Choir in theUnites States in 1989 at New York City's Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The monks were joined by Western composers/musicians Phlip Glass, Mickey Hart, and Japanese keyboardist Kitaro.

The Tibetan Buddhist Sand Mandala (1993)

This documentary (20 min.; Raymond Tracy & Tom Dietrich) shows how the Sand Mandala for the 13-Deity Yamantaka is created. Recorded at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

The Visualization of the 13-Deity Vajrabhairava/Yamantaka Mandala
(Chanting by Gyuto Monks)

This brief movie shows the visualization sequence for the 13-Deity Yamantaka Mandala in 3D.

Audio Recordings

Tibetan Chants for World Peace (2008)

The Gyuto Monks Tantric Choir perform traditional ritual chanting.
Produced by Mickey Hart 2008.

All older albums will be available soon.

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