Category Archives: buddhism

“My soul drifts light upon a sea of trees” — a film about a Zen priest helping depressed, suicidal people.

Posted on May 23, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

After losing two friends and an uncle to suicide, Zen priest Ittetsu Nemoto made it his life’s mission to support those struggling with depression and suicidal behavior. My Soul Drifts Light upon a Sea of Trees follows three of the … Continue reading →

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Burn baby burn. What can we do with ourselves in times of coronavirus.

Posted on April 18, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

Who is up to what these days? I volunteer with the Hear Me App where I talk to folks from all over the world who need someone to talk to. And everyone is struggling, myself included. I’ve spent the first … Continue reading →

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“Mere Gurudev” by Krishna Das – beautiful devotional kirtan

Posted on February 15, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

Through Ram Dass’s satsang (community) I’ve discovered this beautiful kirtan (devotional song) by Krishna Das. From what I understand, in bhakti yoga (devotional practice) one dedicates themselves to their guru and by practicing devotion finds unconditional love and wisdom. At … Continue reading →

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⭐️ The perfect portrait of Buddha – the art of the Ajanta caves ⭐️

Posted on November 23, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I found this image ages ago in one of Nat Geo magazines, I think! It was with me and inspired my practice for years. The serene, soft gaze of Buddha guided me in my quest for inner peace, compassion and … Continue reading →

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Emptiness practice, from a cat

Posted on November 2, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse
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If it’s not fun, don’t do it! And if you must do it, make it fun!

Posted on August 31, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

What do you do when you are mini retired? Well, art, of course. In the Episode 94 of the Here and Now podcast Ram Dass tells a hilarious story about cooking a lobster with his father as a buddhist (from … Continue reading →

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Chanting with Ram Dass – Rama Rama

Posted on August 17, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I have not realised how purifying, elevating and electrifying chanting is until I tried it. Wow! You don’t have to be a buddhist, religious, spiritual or have singing abilities (I don’t). Chant along and feel the expansion and the light. … Continue reading →

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Finally! Found that beautiful Sita Ram song!

Posted on June 15, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

In Netflix’s documentary on Ram Dass a young devotee is performing a Sita Ram song in Ram Dass’s house. The performance is so beautiful that I returned to it and replayed it many times after I watched the documentary. Now thanks … Continue reading →

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Spiritual fitness — the Tibetan practice of 100,000 prostrations

Posted on January 12, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I am not a big fan of exercise. But make it spiritual exercise like Tibetan yoga or prostrations and suddenly I am all for it. I’ve recently started a Tibetan practice of 100,000 prostrations. I do it while reciting the … Continue reading →

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