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ArticleFrontiers in aging2025

Preliminary research on the effect of sutra chanting on oral and respiratory function: a comparison between expert sutra chanting buddhist priests and general buddhist priests in Japan.

Ayako Edahiro, Chiaki Ura, Yoshiko Motohashi, Ryosho Shoji, Reisai Kaneko, Yukan Ogawa, Akinori Takase, Kousho Nakano, Tsuyoshi Okamura

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Article in Frontiers in aging, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors.

Ayako EdahiroTokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan.
Chiaki UraTokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan.
Yoshiko MotohashiTokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan.
Ryosho ShojiJodo Shu Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan.
Reisai KanekoShingon Shu Buzan-ha, Chiba, Japan.
Yukan OgawaInstitute of Regional Development, Taisho University, Tokyo, Japan.
Akinori TakaseFaculty of Socio-Symbiosis, Taisho University, Tokyo, Japan.
Kousho NakanoJodo Shu Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan.
Tsuyoshi OkamuraTokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan.

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Abstract

Introduction: There is limited prior research on the physiological effects of sutra chanting. Methods: The health effects of sutra chanting were explored by comparing the oral and respiratory functions of Buddhist priests who are experts in sutra chanting with those of general Buddhist priests. In addition to basic characteristics, lifestyle variables, and general health status, participants underwent assessment of oral function and respiratory function by two certified dentists. Results: Compared to general priests (n = 23), expert chanters (n = 49) were significantly higher in peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced vital capacity (FVC), and hyoid displacement (⊿HD). In the two multiple regression analyses which include PEF and FVC as the dependent variables, expert group demonstrated significantly better function. Discussion: Considering its historical and cultural background, the idea of using sutra chanting has potential in a healthcare program for older people at risk of declining oral and respiratory functions.

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buddhismhyoid excursionoral functionrespiratory functionsutra chant

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