Unlocking Inner Harmony: Shinso Ito’s insights on the transformative influence of chanting and sounds

Shinso Ito, the leader of the Shinnyo-en school of Buddhism, discusses the significance of bells and chanting in Shinnyo practice. She shares a personal story of being born in the Shinnyo tradition and the importance of the sound of chanting in her life. Shinso’s parents, the founders of the tradition, taught her about the power of ritual bells and the motivation that chanting can provide. The tradition embraces both tradition and innovation, adapting to changing times and circumstances.