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Ep 38: Three Decades of Inspirational Buddhist Music ft. Imee Ooi (Singer, Composer, Producer)
FromHandful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
Ep 38: Three Decades of Inspirational Buddhist Music ft. Imee Ooi (Singer, Composer, Producer)
FromHandful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday Life
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Ever wondered about the soothing voice behind “The Chant of Metta” or “Heart Sutra” often heard at Buddhist events?
? In this episode, we get up close and personal for the first time with Imee Ooi, the talent behind many well-known and internationally acclaimed Buddhist songs. Discover how her soundscapes of serenity have opened Dhamma doors for people across borders and cultures! ?️ Gain insights from her journey and mission as a full-time Buddhist musician and a devoted Dhamma practitioner.
#ImeeOoi #BuddhistMusic #HeartSutra #ChantOfMetta
About the Speaker: Imee Ooi is a Chinese-Malaysian record producer, composer, and singer who composes and arranges music for classic Buddhist chant, mantra, and dharani. She performs her compositions in Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Mandarin. In 1997 she founded a record label, I.M.M. Musicworks, to publish her music. She has released more than 50 albums (55 between 1998 and 2020). She has also composed and directed three highly acclaimed stage musicals: Siddhartha, Above Full Moon, and Princess Wen Cheng (aka Jewel of Tibet). More about Imee Ooi https://www.immmusic.com/imee-ooi
Transcript: https://bit.ly/hol-ep-38
(00:00) The Start of my Buddhist Music Odyssey
(05:25) Discovering the Transformative Practical Wisdom Within Ancient Buddhist Texts
(14:09) Navigating Challenges with Understanding and Acceptance
(18:09) Finding Greater Purpose and Satisfaction Beyond Fame and Fortune
(21:46) The Buddha Dhamma as my Main Source of Inspiration
(24:10) Creating Impact Beyond Borders and Cultures
(27:33) Dedication to a Life of Spiritual Work through Music
(30:01) The Vision of a “Buddhist Music Monastery”
(34:58) Quest for Life's Purpose: Journeying Through Action
(39:16) Living in the Present: Embracing Happiness Beyond Idealism
Resources: ? Listen to Imee Ooi's Music here https://www.youtube.com/@IMMPACARTS-imeeooi
Special thanks to our sponsors: Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei
Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee
Get connected here: Telegram Instagram YouTube Facebook
? In this episode, we get up close and personal for the first time with Imee Ooi, the talent behind many well-known and internationally acclaimed Buddhist songs. Discover how her soundscapes of serenity have opened Dhamma doors for people across borders and cultures! ?️ Gain insights from her journey and mission as a full-time Buddhist musician and a devoted Dhamma practitioner.
#ImeeOoi #BuddhistMusic #HeartSutra #ChantOfMetta
About the Speaker: Imee Ooi is a Chinese-Malaysian record producer, composer, and singer who composes and arranges music for classic Buddhist chant, mantra, and dharani. She performs her compositions in Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Mandarin. In 1997 she founded a record label, I.M.M. Musicworks, to publish her music. She has released more than 50 albums (55 between 1998 and 2020). She has also composed and directed three highly acclaimed stage musicals: Siddhartha, Above Full Moon, and Princess Wen Cheng (aka Jewel of Tibet). More about Imee Ooi https://www.immmusic.com/imee-ooi
Transcript: https://bit.ly/hol-ep-38
(00:00) The Start of my Buddhist Music Odyssey
(05:25) Discovering the Transformative Practical Wisdom Within Ancient Buddhist Texts
(14:09) Navigating Challenges with Understanding and Acceptance
(18:09) Finding Greater Purpose and Satisfaction Beyond Fame and Fortune
(21:46) The Buddha Dhamma as my Main Source of Inspiration
(24:10) Creating Impact Beyond Borders and Cultures
(27:33) Dedication to a Life of Spiritual Work through Music
(30:01) The Vision of a “Buddhist Music Monastery”
(34:58) Quest for Life's Purpose: Journeying Through Action
(39:16) Living in the Present: Embracing Happiness Beyond Idealism
Resources: ? Listen to Imee Ooi's Music here https://www.youtube.com/@IMMPACARTS-imeeooi
Special thanks to our sponsors: Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang, Wang Shiow Mei
Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee
Get connected here: Telegram Instagram YouTube Facebook
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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