by Kitzie | Apr 29, 2014 | Mantra & Consciousness, New World Kirtan Podcast
This week’s podcast is a solid hour of the mantra Om, which is not so much a word as “rather an intonation, which, like music, transcends the barriers of age, race, culture and even species.” When we chant Om we align our body/mind/Spirit, and we...
by Kitzie | Dec 12, 2013 | Mantra & Consciousness
The following is an excerpt from Ram Dass’ new book, “Polishing the Mirror” – which is out now. Inside of me there’s a mantra going on that reminds me of who I am. It’s that place inside – that niche in the wall where the candle flame never flickers. Always bringing...
by Kitzie | Nov 20, 2012 | New World Kirtan Podcast, Other Themes
It’s Thanksgiving once again, time to savor and give thanks for the good, the bad and the ugly in our beautifully messy lives. I have much to be thankful for, but this one is all about appreciating you. I’m thankful for you, dear listener. You have...
by Kitzie | Feb 12, 2012 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
The tracks this week are of just one chant, the very powerful Om chant — a single syllable that is sacred in the traditional Hindu religion. Om is a mantra, a sound that when chanted will cause spiritual transformation. If nothing else the set is very soothing,...
by Kitzie | Aug 9, 2011 | Mantra Themes, New World Kirtan Podcast
… is love, sweet love? Close, but no cigar. The world can always use more love, but this week’s podcast is all about compassion. For Tibetan Buddhists, compassion is the most important spiritual practice. It is said that all the teachings of the Buddha are...
