Krishna Das describes step one of any mindfulness apply: calming the thoughts. When the thoughts is serene, we will deal with all of it.
“Not solely are you singing, you’re utilizing your breath, you’re listening to the sound of your voice and different voices, and that every one helps you concentrate. All of it helps you keep house, right here, the place we’re imagined to attempt to be.” – Krishna Das
On this episode, we find out about:
- Staying targeted and current
- Mantras and chanting
- Grief and loss
- Being at house in our being
- Detachment and relationships
- The true nature of actual love
About Krishna Das:
Layering conventional Hindu kirtan with immediately accessible melodies and fashionable instrumentation, Grammy nominee, Krishna Das has been known as yoga’s “rock star.” With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even probably the most informal listener, Krishna Das – recognized to associates, household, and followers as merely KD – has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga facilities and into live performance halls, changing into a worldwide icon and the best-selling chant artist of all time. His album ‘Reside Ananda’ (launched January 2012) was nominated for a Grammy within the Finest New Age album class.
KD spent the late ’60s touring throughout the nation as a pupil of Ram Dass, and in August 1970, he lastly made the journey to India, which led him to Ram Dass’ personal beloved guru, Neem Karoli Baba, recognized to most as Maharaj-ji.
Krishna Das now travels the world sharing his kirtan apply and great tales of his life, of Maharaji-ji, of his life on the Path and discusses bringing chanting into our lives by means of retreats and workshops.
In February 2013, Krishna Das carried out on the Grammy awards in Los Angeles, CA streamed on-line to tens of millions of viewers. The award-winning movie ‘One Monitor Coronary heart: The Story of Krishna Das’ has been in over 100 US cities, and over 10 international locations worldwide and is offered on DVD in all places.
To this point, KD has launched 15 well-received albums, most lately Belief within the Coronary heart launched in October 2017.
Krishna Das shaped the Kirtan Wallah Basis in 2014. This 501c3 is devoted to spreading the teachings of KD’s guru and non secular trainer, Neem Karoli Baba, Lovingly known as Maharajji, his teachings could be summed up by his saying: “Love Everybody. Serve Everybody. Keep in mind God”
For extra on Krishna Das occasions, music, and different choices go to: KrishnaDas.com
Hearken to extra from Krishna Das:
Deliver again the wandering thoughts in Episode 126 of Pilgrim Coronary heart: Come Dwelling to the Chant
Study Remodeling Unfavourable Karmas with David Nichtern and Krishna Das
Tune into Episode 108 of Pilgrim Coronary heart to listen to Krishna Das do A Chant to Neem Karoli Baba
Study extra concerning the ways in which Peace Comes From Follow in Episode 102 of Pilgrim Coronary heart
Hear concerning the energy of mantra repetition in Ep. 70 of Pilgrim Coronary heart
Tune into Ep. 89 of Metta Hour that includes Krishna Das and Sharon Salzberg to find out about discovering route
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