Sri Shanthi Bhavana produced “Breath of the Rainforest” and “Zen Mountain Retreat” – albums that celebrate nature and our intrinsic interconnection with nature and all things.

In “Zen Mountain Retreat”, Sri Shanthi Bhavana has created a relaxing theme, capturing the timeless sounds and feel of a ‘silent’ pristine mountain environment – a ‘mountain retreat’, enhanced by the natural sounds of such a peaceful environment. It can be used as preparation for meditation, or to accompany meditation practice, as well as just ‘chilling-out’ and relaxing to Zen sounds. "Zen Mountain Retreat" captures the atmospheric sounds of the pristine mountainous environments of Asia

Sri Shanthi Bhavana uses Asian musical instruments and Oriental-themed musical phrases to bring color and authentic Asian tonality to each track: Tibetan Rag Dung Horn, Tibetan and Nepalese Singing Bowls, Goat Bells, Chinese Dizi and Hulusi Flutes, and Chinese Ling Dang (small Goat Bells), Tibetan Sacred Buddhist Prayer Bell (drilbu), as well as the chanting of sacred mantras.

The deeply spiritual aspects of the Asian Mountains - the Himalayas, and the Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai Mountains - that embody Buddhist, Tao, Zen, Hindu and other dharma philosophies are reflected in these musical soundscapes.

Use these subtle Zen sounds and specially-created music soundscapes for quiet contemplation of Self, and one’s own place and purpose in the greater and dynamic natural environment – as a personal meditation, or a quiet contemplation on nature – to focus on life within and out. Through these sounds, relax, unwind, and re-connect to nature, to find true inner purpose (Dharma), to immerse, to seek and find contentment and peace.

Each individual track is designed as an aural exploration into Mind/Body connection with the natural environment of mountains, and can be used as an aid to Zen Meditation, and in developing and manifesting inner peace, tranquillity, spiritual connection and “oneness", bringing spiritual transformation.

Please Note: It is recommended that headphones or earbuds be used when listening to this album, in order to achieve the highest sound quality and enjoy the subtle tonal fidelity of the natural environment.

10 tracks make up the “Zen Mountain Retreat” collection – total duration: 79-minutes.

“Zen Rainforest Retreat” - in 2008, Sri Shanthi Bhavana (under the artist name, Shantha Sri), produced “Breath of the Rainforest” – an album that has become very popular and is to date the highest downloaded album of his collective works.

In a similar genre, Sri Shanthi Bhavana has created “Zen Rainforest Retreat”, revisiting this relaxing theme, and capturing the timeless sounds and feel of a ‘silent’ rainforest retreat, enhanced by the natural sounds of such a peaceful environment. It can be used as preparation for meditation, or to accompany meditation practice, as well as just ‘chilling-out’ and relaxing to Zen sounds.

"Zen Rainforest Retreat" captures the atmospheric sounds of the deep rainforest environment. Sri Shanthi Bhavana uses Asian musical instruments and Oriental-themed musical phrases to bring color and authentic Asian tonality to each track: Indonesian (Javanese and Balinese) Gamelan, Thai Bamboo Wind Chimes, Chinese Dizi and Thai Bamboo Flutes, Chinese Strings and Gongs, and Japanese Taiko Drums, as well as Piano and atmospheric recordings in rainforest nature, including natural birdsong, wind, rain and a thunderstorm!

Use these subtle Zen sounds and specially-created music soundscapes for quiet contemplation of Self, and one’s own place and purpose in the greater natural environment – as a personal meditation, or a quiet contemplation on nature – to focus on life within and out. Through these sounds, relax, unwind, and re-connect to nature, to find true inner purpose (Dharma), to immerse, to seek and find contentment and peace.

Each individual track is designed as an aural exploration into Mind/Body connection with the natural environment of a deep rainforest, and can be used as an aid to Zen Meditation, and in developing and manifesting inner peace, tranquillity, spiritual connection and “oneness", bringing spiritual transformation.

Please Note: It is recommended that headphones or earbuds be used when listening to this album, in order to achieve the highest sound quality and enjoy the subtle tonal fidelity of the natural environment.

9 tracks make up the “Zen Rainforest Retreat” collection – each track is 9-minutes in duration, and the total duration is 81-minutes:

Copyright: Zen Music, 2020 / Sri Shanthi Bhavana / Peter Morley

“Spa Music: Breath of the Rainforest” – healing sounds designed for rest and rejuvenation.

MOST POPULAR - HIGHEST SELLING ALBUM IN THE ZEN MUSIC CATALOGUE

Artist: Shantha Sri (Sri Shanthi Bhavana). Label: Energi / Zen Music. Recorded at Energi Music Studio, San Francisco, California - 2008. Released: 2008.

The Spa Music series is inspired by the peaceful, caring environment experienced at a spa. It is filled with healing sounds designed for rest and rejuvenation.

“Spa Music: Breath of the Rainforest” brings the emotive sounds of the rainforest, along with calming yet uplifting music, into the home. The music soundscape blends soothing natural rainforest atmospheres, tropical birdsong, rain, wind, and flowing waters.

All tracks were inspired by the composer spending quiet, meditative time in very special rainforest areas of the world, including Australia, Asia, and North America. The music incorporates traditional Asian instruments such as the bamboo flute and Balinese gamelan, along with bamboo and metallic wind chimes that ring out in natural musical patterns. Wind and rustling palms, leaves and giant forest trees along with rain, mist, and flowing water fill this album with a restful, soothing, and evocative ambience.

About the composer… Shantha Sri (Sri Shanthi Bhavana) is a Zen Buddhist yogi and healing music artist who is dedicated to creating specially designed music soundscapes that resonate with the subtle energy centres of the mind and body.

He draws from the inspirations of Ayurveda, Dharma, and nature to create music that brings peace and tranquillity to the listener. Using various world instruments to produce resonant tonal frequencies and sparse cycling melodies, Shantha Sri’s music assists listeners in finding peace within themselves and oneness with the universe by stimulating the mind toward higher states of conscious mindfulness and concentration.

May all beings find happiness. May whatever merit flows from this work go toward the enlightenment of all sentient beings.

Copyright: Peter Morley / Shantha Sri (Sri Shanthi Bhavana) / Energi Music 2008 / Zen Music 2020

"Spa Music: The Sea" - Healing Sounds designed for Rest and Rejuvenation. Artist: Peter Morley. Label: Zen Music / Energi Music. Released: 2008 – Recorded at Energi Music Studio, Santa Barbara, California – 2007.

Both restful and energizing, “Spa Music: The Sea’ is especially designed for ocean-inspired healing spa treatments, bringing the relaxing, emotive context of the sea into the home or spa.

This album is also ideal for relaxing, or practicing yoga or meditation, and for massage, reiki or any other of healing arts.

Float peacefully and enjoy “The Sea”.

Please Note: It is recommended that headphones or earbuds be used when listening to this album, in order to achieve the highest sound quality and enjoy the subtle tonal fidelity of the natural environment.

“May whatever merit flows from this creative work help to support the transition to Enlightenment for every sentient being”.

Copyright: Peter Morley – Energi Music / Zen Music - 2008

"Spa Music: Mystic East" - Healing Sounds designed for Rest and Rejuvenation. Artist: Peter Morley. Label: Zen Music / Energi Music. Released: 2008 – Recorded at Energi Music Studio, Santa Barbara, California – 2007.

Both restful and energizing, “Spa Music: Mystic East” is especially designed for Asian-inspired healing spa treatments, (such as Ayurvedic therapies), Reiki, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Thai Massage, and Tui Na), bringing the relaxing, emotive context of the sea into the home or spa.

This album is also ideal for relaxing, or practicing yoga or meditation, and for massage, or any other of healing arts.

Become peaceful, enjoy “Mystic East”.

Please Note: It is recommended that headphones or earbuds be used when listening to this album, in order to achieve the highest sound quality and enjoy the subtle tonal fidelity of the natural environment.

“May whatever merit flows from this creative work help to support the transition to Enlightenment for every sentient being”.

Copyright: Peter Morley – Energi Music / Zen Music - 2008

“Calm Light” – a Meditational Journey. Inspirational… Calming… Transcendent…

Artist: Peter Morley. Music Label: Energi / Zen Music. Recorded at Energi Music Studio, Perth, Western Australia – 2004.

“Calm Light” is a celebration of nature and the beauty that surrounds us. Allow yourself to drift through calm light on your Meditational Journey.

Access an inner world of relaxation by observing the wonders of the natural environment.

Using Asian music influences and rhythm cycles based on Yogic breathing exercises, “Calm Light” is a soundscape fusion of mesmeric musical phrases and natural audio effects of wind and sea.

Take a Meditational Journey into a state of calmness and peaceful tranquillity.

May all beings find happiness. May whatever merit flows from this work go toward the enlightenment of all sentient beings.

Copyright: Peter Morley / Energi Music 2008 / Zen Music 2020

"Seascape – A Meditational Journey:
(78:00). Artist: Peter Morley. Label: Zen Music / Energi Music Studio – Perth, Western Australia. Released: April 28, 2005.

Relaxing and meditative – a mesmeric cyclic theme of wave motion, as entrancingly mystic as the ocean is deep. Especially designed for meditation, relaxation, reiki, massage, tai chi, yoga, and other relaxing activities, and healing arts.

Keyboards, Synth, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Synth Percussion, Atmospheres.

Surging waves… foam-lace patterns on clean, white beach sand… a gentle breeze, the ever-present undercurrent… the sea… vast, beautiful… the keeper of secrets. Relaxing and meditative… a cyclic theme of wave motion… mesmeric… simple… yet as entrancingly mystic as the ocean is deep.

In this album, soundscape music creator Peter Morley once again explores the space between all living creatures and the natural environment, and seeks to find answers to our questions by looking deeper into ourselves through insight meditation and by observing the wonders of the natural environment.

All tracks were inspired by the composer spending time in very special places by the sea, in different seasons around the world – in Asia, the Mediterranean, and Australia – written, recorded and carefully produced over months to reflect the many moods of the seascape.

Soft watery sound effects – a seaside harmony of water, wind and seabirds – are subtly mixed with instruments such as resonating bowed glass bowls and gently soaring guitar, to create effortless and positive melodic themes. The soundscapes depict an idyllic retreat, giving an overall effect of floating. Mesmeric cycling rhythms in harmony with yogic breathing cycles take the listener to ever-increasing levels of deep relaxation and renewal.

Please Note: It is recommended that headphones or earbuds be used when listening to this album, in order to achieve the highest sound quality and enjoy the subtle tonal fidelity of the natural environment.

Copyright: Peter Morley – Energi Music / Zen Music - 2005