The video opens with background singing and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone introducing the lecture and Reb Zalman. Rabbi Zalman starts by thanking Naropa for having spiritual "labs" which are typically not offered at traditional academic institutions. He recounts always being intrigued by psalms, and that he uses them to express himself, and how they are a surefire way to God. He discusses the Christian monastery tradition of singing psalms, Gregorian chants, and the use of psalms in other traditions. He discusses more history and translation of psalms, and how the psalms became associated with music. There is recitation and singing of psalms throughout the film.
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The video opens with background singing and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone introducing the lecture and Reb Zalman. Rabbi Zalman starts by thanking Naropa for having spiritual "labs" which are typically not offered at traditional academic institutions. He recounts always being intrigued by psalms, and that he uses them to express himself, and how they are a surefire way to God. He discusses the Christian monastery tradition of singing psalms, Gregorian chants, and the use of psalms in other traditions. He discusses more history and translation of psalms, and how the psalms became associated with music. There is recitation and singing of psalms throughout the film.
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