[somasideff]

I'm on the fence as to English or (in my case) Pali for chanting. I think I prefer the Pali as it tends to sound right with the rhythm. But the English version was helpful for me to understand initially what was going on and that I wasn't saying something I didn't agree with.

What I would add though is, if you get chance, try to visit a monastery of your chosen tradition and hear it live. I was bowled over with emotion when I attended my local Thai Forest monastery at Wesak and experienced the full Sangha and a large number of lay people chanting in Pali. The rythm and resonance was really tangible. I can't really describe it, but it was something to experience.

Best wishes
Cal