Dharma are the first Buddhist metal band from Taiwan. Emerging in 2018, the band has been making waves ever since due to utilizing the brutal musical style of death metal with a compassionate message. The band consists of four practising Buddhists who are accompanied on stage by the orange-robed Buddhist nun Miao Ben in live ceremonies. They recently released their new EP Bhaisajyaguru, (the medicine Buddha) and with it bring a message of positive energy, good health and healing to the world. Dharma began when drummer Jack Tung (also of grindcore band Stench of Lust), accidentally heard Tibetan Buddhist scriptures. “He was shocked by the borderline screamo way of chanting, especially as someone that grew up in a Buddhist household,” says vocalist Joe Henley, who also sings for Ste...