Alaya SoundLab

A digital lab where human-translated Dharma teachings are set to music through cutting-edge technology

Experimental Encounters
of Dharma and Modern Music

Alaya SoundLab is a digital lab where original Buddhist teachings or human-translated teachings are set to music through cutting-edge technology. From modern teachings reimagined as lo-fi, or rock interpretations of upadeshas, from Milarepa singing samba to modern masters in bossa nova—we're exploring how music and technology can serve Dharma transmission.

Every teaching is carefully selected or translated, then translated again—this time into music through vibe coding: encoding dharma wisdom into feeling, rhythm, and sonic atmosphere.

We start by sculpting or using original beats and sample landscapes, building sonic foundations from the ground up. These elements are woven together with AI-assisted production, then refined through post-production that can span days or weeks to achieve the perfect resonance.

A Buddhist practitioner directs the entire creative vision—shaping emotional landscapes, musical direction, and artistic choices—while AI tools serve as responsive instruments helping manifest those intentions into full productions with accompanying videos.

Our vision: make profound Buddhist wisdom accessible and resonant—meeting young practitioners and seekers in post-meditation life, where dharma can permeate their days through the vibes, melodies, and textures they actually listen to.