Community Music Therapy in Action: Healing Through Pirit Chanting in Sri Lanka

Authors

Lasanthi Manaranjanie Kalinga Dona

Publication Date

2010-01-01

Abstract

Pirit is an important Buddhist ceremony with healing aims in Sri Lanka. Centered on chanting provided by monks, this communal event can take place in a variety of environments and remains open to everyone. This article provides an insight into the history of pirit, and its aims and functions in contemporary circumstances. It discusses its therapeutic potential and its presence in and applicability to a modern city environment.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.JUCR.1.1.10

First Page

148

Last Page

156

Recommended Citation

Dona, Lasanthi Manaranjanie Kalinga (2010) "Community Music Therapy in Action: Healing Through Pirit Chanting in Sri Lanka," Journal of Urban Culture Research: Vol. 1, Article 13.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.JUCR.1.1.10
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/jucr/vol1/iss1/13