CD/DVD

Review by Jay Schlechter of Anand Ragini’s (aka Ragini Michaels) new book.

The Jewels Of Here And Now: Awe, Reverence, And Ever Deepening Gratitude offers beautiful reminders of the human condition and how to remember that we are divine. These poems from Ragini Michaels, emerging marketplace mystic and seasoned life coach, transform the ordinary experiences of daily life into a sparkling burst of divine beauty. There is wisdom here, as well as comfort and insight.

Kaiyum reviews Catherine Auman’s (aka Dhyan Shaida) latest book and says, “…it shows a refreshing new paradigm in how to approach dating and finding a loving partner.”

Both as a (single) woman, a professional therapist and a practitioner of Tantra, Shaida takes a closer and critical look at current trends in the ‘dating game’.

In this, her newest book, she is highly critical of the current dating mindset as driven by materialistic advertising and programmed ways of thinking:

A review by Madhuri of Shunyo Mahom’s book with his artwork and Osho quotes.

Kaiyum reviews this very insightful and inspiring real-life book by Janwillem van de Wetering; “The numerous Zen stories are a delightful reminder of the clarity and simplicity of this approach to enlightenment and spiritual freedom.”

Period: the early 1950s
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Destination: a Zen monastery
Hero: Janwillem van de Wetering
Purpose: to discover the meaning of life, the ‘absolute truth’

Surendra reviews Navyo’s first volume of travel stories, “This account is full of sharp, cultural observations and has a great sense of movement.”

Kaiyum reviews the recently published book ‘Who killed Osho?’ by Abhay Vaidya.

Madhuri reviews a meditation with words by Osho, voice and music by Gopal – and a few words by Gopal about his experience with this guided meditation.

Sneha reviews Miten’s new album which will be released on 9th September 2016 and is available also on his US and Canada tour.

Temple at Midnight is a wonderful collection of easy-going songs, sung straight from the heart with his slightly husky and warm voice. One of the songs most everybody will know: ‘Norwegian wood’ by the Beatles. I dare say that I like it almost as much as the original – it’s very mellow and gentle with a beautiful acoustic guitar and female background voice.

The impossible adventure of a spiritual seeker and visionary physician who helped conquer the worst disease in history. Kaiyum reviews Larry Brilliant’s autobiographical book.

A brilliant title, followed on the second page of the book by the words:

(Sometimes Not So)

Shantamo reviews the latest album by Deva Premal & Miten with Manose, Joby Baker and Spencer Cozens.

I like to watch good soccer. FC Barcelona, the reigning European champion, has some of the world’s most talented soccer players in its ranks. At times it looks like they enjoy so much the pleasure of ‘What can I do with a ball’ that they lose view of the trainer’s master plan. Are you wondering what this has to do with a music review?