About Ambient Buddhism
I would like to explain again about Ambient Buddhism.
Ambient music, as proposed by Brian Eno, is defined as “music that blends into the surrounding environment.” It also has the ambiguity of music that is interesting but negligible. I believe this is similar to the Buddhist concept of “awareness,” which expands our consciousness and encourages us to become more deeply aware of our surroundings.
Buddhist thought places emphasis on letting go of personal ego and attachment, and ambient music also aims to blend into the background without attracting too much attention from the listener. This shows that both share an attitude of not pushing the ego or personal presence to the forefront.
Ambient music also provides the listener with a meditative experience. This has similarities with Buddhist meditation practices, indicating that both can function as a means of promoting inner calm and awareness.
I resonate with Buddhist thought in terms of harmony with the environment, transcending the ego, and expanding consciousness, and release music as “Buddhism that blends into the surrounding environment” as “Ambient Buddhism.”
Ambient Buddhism 4 will be released on August 26, 2024 (Japan time).
Please check it out!