Buddhist chants

Paritta (Pali), generally translated as "protection" or "safeguard," refers to the specific Buddhist verses and discourses recited in order to ward off misfortune or danger, as well as to the practice of reciting the verses and discourses. The practice of reciting or listening to the paritta suttas began very early in the history of Buddhism.

music genre

is a style of Japanese Buddhist chant, used mainly in the Tendai and Shingon traditions. There are two styles: and , described as difficult and easy to remember, respectively.