<p>Benedictine monks meditate on the subject of work - from cooking to weaving and beekeeping - against a background of chant and sounds that evoke the peace and serenity of the monastery.
This episode of Slow Radio was originally podcasted in October 2017. We're grateful to the monks of Pluscarden Abbey for access to their collections of plainsong.</p>
Jan 2024
Sounds of the Earth - husky howls and oystercatchers
Relax with a mix of music and natural sounds, recorded by Radio 3 Sunday Breakfast listeners. Three dawn choruses from across the UK, starring woodland, garden and sea birds, follow on from the very different dusk chorus from the remote Greeenland town of Ilulissat, which feature ... Show More
27m 52s
Mar 2024
Finding Peace: A Buddhist Monk's Journey
Embark on a transformative journey with Tenzin as he explores the ancient teachings of Buddhism within the serene walls of a Buddhist monastery. Delve into the peaceful atmosphere of the monastery, where Tenzin discovers profound lessons of compassion, mindfulness, and inner peac ... Show More
10 m
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At age 27, Matthieu Landri said goodbye to his family and shared one last beer with his friends</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">…</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">then began his new life as a Benedictine monk. He longed for a spiritu ... Show More
