On the Nothingness of God: A Zen Meditation

April 21, 2017 by James Ford 

Back in 2008 I read a review of the book Merton & Buddhism: Wisdom, Emptiness & Everyday Mind edited by Bonnie Bowman Thurston. The reviewer cited a particular line that I’ve not been able to shake. “(W)hen the Dalai Lama was asked if he believed in God, he replied ‘It depends on what you mean by ‘God’: if you mean by ‘God’ What Thomas Merton means, then yes, I do.’”

This very much caught my imagination. And, I wrote on the subject, on the yes, and the implied no, and within that the power of nothingness. I find myself think of this again. And, thought I’d take another run at that mystery.

The Heart Sūtra Mantra by Deva Premal

Uploaded on Oct 24, 2009

The Heart Sūtra Mantra by Deva Premal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSR1L9IN03g

Buddham Saranam Gacchami By Lata Mangeshkar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ210VZa1l4

Published on Dec 29, 2013

Lata Mangeshkar's first Buddhist song.
In The album SIDDHARTHA
Published by  Pratik Mohite

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Plan B & Kalyana Mitra 

Semoga Semua Hidup Berbahagia-Irvyn Wongso (covered by Plan B from Bodhi KL).

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Metta chant and Olympians

"A Brazilian friend told me Metta chanting helped calm some Olympians, another friend told me she heard this chanting in a Dharma talk in Indian by HH Gyalwang Karmapa, and many more such sharing and stories coming from places. I can only do this much for now but I wished for one day to travel and sing Metta for as many as possible, in person . May be one day when all Metta hearts get linked together, we can also have a Metta Olympic, joint by all in this world." ~ Imee Ooi

https://www.facebook.com/imeeooiimm/videos/663805857111850/

Joyce Wrice's Buddhist Faith Informs Her Sad Yet Uplifting R&B

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016.

BY JEFF WEISS

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Joyce Wrice

A Buddhist R&B singer seems almost as antithetical as a Scientologist psychiatrist or a Mormon beer baron. One tradition is rooted in emotional volatility and the other is a serene religion seeking enlightenment. Bodhisattvas posses wisdom, but Bobby Brown made “Don’t Be Cruel.” It’s a toss-up.

If her stellar debut EP, Stay Around, is any harbinger, Joyce Wricemay be the first to bridge the gap between satori and soul since Tina Turner converted in 1974. After all, the initial precept of Buddhism is that all life is suffering, and few circumstances cause greater pain than heartache.

An Australian Dhamma singer

UNIVERSAL LOVE หลอมโลกด้วยรัก Metta Sutta

https://www.facebook.com/460826477447348/videos/485318188331510/

Film “The Song Collector” shows a lost Buddhist culture’s revival in India

by Danish Mehboob, The Seattle Globalist, Jun 4, 2016

Seattle, WA (USA) -- Seattle filmmaker Erik Koto, devoted six years to directing and producing “The Song Collector”: a story about the fight to preserve a singular Buddhist culture in Ladakh, India.

The Metta Moment

Sadhu for the Music' concert at the Esplanade 

Concert Hall on 5 May 2016 (Thu).


The Metta Moment with Irvyn Wongso and Imee Ooi

https://www.facebook.com/100004473256566/videos/624193627739740/

Wesak Day Song - by Bro. Leonard Tan

Published on May 5, 2012

Happy Wesak Day. May we all be well and happy. Thanks for your time to view this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-22OcJcp8GQ

David Bowie Studied Buddhism

His Tibetan Buddhist Teacher Responds to His Death

by Ryan Charles, Dalailamafilm.com, January 12, 2016

On January 10th David Bowie passed away in New York City. An official statement was released expressing that he “died peacefully, surrounded by his family after an 18-month battle with cancer.”

The prolific and influential musician, actor and artist– perhaps best known for his glam rock alter-ego Ziggy Stardust– reinvented himself many times during his more than 5 decades in the public eye. Releasing 26 albums in addition to appearing in over 20 feature films Bowie would forever “turn to face the strange ch-ch-changes” in his own life with grace and courage.

The Path

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcxEnEagDFQ

The Path

Someone once said to me
that nothing stays forever
No state of mind, stays good or bad
but it could, if we were together

Someone once said to me
have you seen the deep insight
life is endless, make it right
things will change throughout your life

Chorus
I'd like to take you with me now
and I hope that it will last
I'd like to take you along a road
and it's called the path
I'd like to take you with me now
so don't think about the past
I'd like to take you along a road
and it's called the path
and it's called the path

Someone once said to me
make the right decision
I said that I can only tell
when I know I have the wisdom

Someone once said to me
you can have enlightenment
Nirvana is where we step
when it's like deep meditation

Chorus
I'd like to take you with me now
and  I hope that it will last
I'd like to take you along a road
and it's called the path
I'd like to take you with me now
so don't think about the past
I'd like to take you along a road
and it's called the path
and it's called the path
yes, it's called the path
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Words & Music.Copyright©Keith Law.2013

Something To Lighten up your Day Part 10

"Teach Your Children" Live in Australia

http://playingforchange.com/episodes/teach-your-children-live-in-adelaide/

Synopsis
This powerful live performance of "Teach Your Children" from Adelaide, Australia, features Tula, Roberto Luti and the PFC Band. Years ago when we started recording Songs Around The World together like "One Love" and "Chanda Mama" we never imagined we would be growing a global movement supporting musicians and music education across the globe, but this is the power of music. Today's live performance embodies all that we believe in: soulful music with an inspiring message helping us to move forward as human race, one heart and one song at a time.

Something To Lighten up your Day Part 9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiouJsnYytI

Lean On Me | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

Published on Jan 19, 2015

We're proud to present a brand new Song Around The World, "Lean On Me", for The Art of Saving a Life campaign! The support of our Playing For Change global family just goes to show the amazing impact art can have on people everywhere. Enjoy this video and join us in sharing all of the art created in this effort to improve children’s health around the world!

Lady Yasodhara

Published on Aug 29, 2014

A beautiful new song about Lady Yasodhara,  wife of Siddhartha. Lyrics by Inger Marie Moller and music Arjuna Govinda. "In the Vastness of Your Grace." Hopefully you feel something of the love of this great being as you listen to the song. It is deeply inspiring to sing it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8WBo0hnWKg#t=22

Something To Lighten up your Day Part 8

http://playingforchange.com/episodes/one-love-live-from-madrid/

Whenever the Playing For Change Bank takes the stage, there is always a tremendous amount of love and energy in the air.  For this very special performance it was even more palpable, as the band was joined by many of our friends featured in our various Song Around the World: Tula's amazing vocals, Roberto Lupti playing the National steel slide guitar, Francis Vigurie on the bongos, Stefano Tomaselli on the sax, Vengkat playing the tablas, and the beautiful choir vocals of Sinamuya.

This performance served as a powerful milestone in the evolution of Playing For Change. Seeing so many talented musicians from all different cultures and walks of life united on stage for this very special night was a physical manifestation of our mission: to connect the world and bring peace through music. 

Something To Lighten up your Day Part 7

http://playingforchange.com/episodes/la-tierra-del-olvido/

Synopsis

This video features over 75 musicians across the country of Columbia. Throughout our journey we have learned that music is the greatest tool for healing broken countries, cultures and hearts. With this video we set out to unite and inspire the people of Columbia so they can move forward from years of conflict and create a positive future. Listen to the music, see the smiling faces and remember that we are going to make it as as a human race!!

Something To Lighten up your Day Part 6

http://playingforchange.com/episodes/what-a-wonderful-world/

Playing For Change is proud to present a new video of the song "What a Wonderful World" featuring Grandpa Elliot with children's choirs across the globe. In these hard times children and music bring us hope for a better future. Today we celebrate life, and we change the world one heart and one song at a time!!

Something To Lighten up your Day Part 5

Imagine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvFLKyAGzzI

The Chant of Metta

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3wBkfi64w0