I have looked into Buddhism, read books about it and I think the philosophy and mindfulness are beautiful. I went to a meeting and met lovely people. But I had to flee because of the chanting, could not bear the sound of it.

Can anyone tell me what this type of Buddhism chanting may be? I do not know what it was called, but it just turned me off and I had to get out of there, so a kind Buddhist friend took me home. She has moved away, so I cannot ask her what type of Buddhism this was, or about the chanting.

This does not mean that I will not adhere to the good things I've learned about Buddhism at all! I like it very much. Meditation, which I learned many years ago, I find to be a necessary thing and I try to do it daily, even if only for a few minutes.

I have also seen the Dalai Lama speak in person and what a darling, sweet, loving fellow he is. He had a translator but did not really need him. I even bought a poster of him re love and compassion for our fellow humans.

But what the heck was that nasal, low chanting that was so bad for my ears and body that it made me run away?