Master Prum Uth teaches Smot, a Cambodian Dharma s Smot Chantin


Master Prum Uth teaches Smot, a Cambodian Dharma song tradition that is uniquely expressive form of Buddhist chant. Smot Chanting is a complex and demanding way of melodically reciting Khmer and Pali literature, and is an integral form of singing unique to Khmer mourning. Smot is chanted at funerals and other ceremonies, and includes songs about the Buddha's life.


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