After writing the song ‘I Feel At Home’ which is about the feelings and happiness you can feel, sense and even see when you are alone in a Buddhist Temple, I added the Opening Salutation “Namo Tassa” chant to the opening of the song.
When arranging the song, Melvin Ho suggested that a notable person be chanting those opening lines. The idea of inviting Uncle Vijaya came up, so I asked him. Uncle Vijaya said that never in his 70 years did he dream of being featured in a Buddhist Album, and he said yes!
Uncle Vijaya and Aunty Amita enjoying the recording session.
It started to rain and the recording session
had to be postponed to the next day.
Uncle Vijaya decided that we may record
the chanting better with him seated down.
It really did.
Uncle Vijaya waiting patiently as Greg places
finishing touches to the Namo Tassa Chant.
Uncle Vijaya beaming happily as he
listens to the finished recording.
He smiles, "Aunty couldn't make it today.
She's really excited to know how it would sound like".
A Little Bio Data:
Mr Vijaya Samarawickrama (a.k.a. Uncle Vijaya) is an engaging and inspiring Dhamma speaker. He graduated as a specialist in the Teaching of English as a Second Language from the Malayan Teachers' Training College in Liverpool, England and later on a B.A.(Hons) in English and Linguistics from the University of Malaya and an M.A. (Drama and Theater).
Uncle is also author to many Dhamma books, essays and discussions. He travels the world sharing the gift of Dhamma by delivering talks and organising workshops and seminars in schools, colleges, universities and Buddhist organisations.
hey I missed this!!!
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