Buddhism and Vibration

The thesis “Buddhism and Vibration” by Samuel Daizan Soriano explores the relationship between sound, Buddhist vibration and practice. Starting from the premise that everything in the universe vibrates, investigates how sound and vibration have historically been used for healing and spiritual upliftment, linking these practices with shamanic rituals and tantric Buddhism. The author delves into the role of mantras, dharanis and sutras in the Buddhist tradition, as well as the influence of schools such as Shingon and Tendai in Japan.

Besides, addresses how sound can act as therapy, exploring contemporary theories on bioenergetics and chakras, and how sound vibration can help release emotional and energetic blockages in the body. The conclusion highlights voice and rhythm as tools to transcend the ego and reach a state of union with the universe., reflecting the importance of intention in recitation practices.

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