Buddhist Monks of Maitri Vihar Monastery - Tibetan Mantras & Chants - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Repressing of this installment in the Mickey Hart Collection, a World Music series that the Grateful Dead drummer curated which incorporated his solo projects, other artists productions, and re-releases of out-of-print titles.

Various Artists - Tibetan Ritual / Various [COMPACT DISCS] date 06/10/2014

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