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Windfall of Grace Film Screening

By Sarina RaoFoundation Updates, Free Gifts, Offerings

Kirtan Wallah Foundation  will be offering a FREE screening of this beautiful film on February 27 at 2pm EST (New York time). We will begin with a special online welcome from…

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February 20, 2021
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Chants of a Lifetime Audiobook!

By Sarina RaoBlog

It’s here! Chants of a Lifetime Audiobook Krishna Das’s beloved book, Chants of a Lifetime, is available as an audiobook! Krishna Das narrates his intimate collection of stories, teachings, and…

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January 20, 2021
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A Bhaktimala for Ram Dass – New Album

By Sarina RaoBlog

A Bhaktimala for Ram Dass is a charitable music album dedicated to continuing the legacy of Baba Ram Dass. This devotional music project features nine renditions of the Sri Hanuman Chalisa…

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December 19, 2020
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Humanity, Humility, and Hanuman – Krishna Das on The Meditation Conversation Podcast

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog

I’m not sure words exist which are the appropriate containers for the gratitude and joy I hold in my heart for Krishna Das. His chants are with me often as…

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December 14, 2020
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Ep. 42 | Only Jesus Died the Real Death

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

Call and Response Ep. 42 Only Jesus Died the Real Death Question: He, so the thing that kind of like I had an epiphany about was He never died, the…

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December 11, 2020
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Ep. 41 | Karma and Consciousness, Dealing With Negativity

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, Offerings2 Comments

Call and Response Ep. 41 Karma and Consciousness, Dealing With Negativity Q: I’ve been putting a lot of emphasis on my mind a lot of my life and to turn…

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December 11, 2020
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Ep. 40 | Dark Night of the Soul, Gratitude and the Renaissance of Psychedelics

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 40 Dark Night of the Soul, Gratitude and the Renaissance of Psychedelics Q: So Ram Das talks a lot about how, as you awaken or you…

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December 10, 2020
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Hanging Out in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Dec 10 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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December 10, 2020
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Ep. 39 | Bad Aim and the Importance of Spiritual Practice

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

Call and Response Ep. 39 Bad Aim and the Importance of Spiritual Practice “The key to doing a spiritual practice is actually doing it. Every day whether you feel like…

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December 10, 2020
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Ep. 37 | Maharajji’s Language, Why Is Chanting Important?

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 37 Maharajji’s Language, Why Is Chanting Important? Why is chanting transformative? Why is the chanting of names transformative? Does it require an understanding of what those…

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December 6, 2020
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Ep. 36 | There’s No Maharajji Outside of You, Committing To A Practice

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 36 There’s No Maharajji Outside of You, Committing To A Practice So, when I try to tap into the energy or the meaning of Neem Karoli…

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December 6, 2020
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Ep. 35 | Too Little Too Much, Violence and Compassion

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 35 Too Little Too Much, Violence and Compassion I’m searching for understanding of how someone can be on this earth and literally be so unloved that…

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December 6, 2020
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Hanging Out in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Dec 3 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayOne Comment

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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December 3, 2020
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Ep. 34 | Trust In Your Self. Maharajji and Buddhism

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 34 Trust In Your Self. Maharajji and Buddhism  When you talk about this incredible love, is it just the simple presence of consciousness that you can…

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December 3, 2020
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Hanging Out in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Nov 26 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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November 26, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Nov 19 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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November 19, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Nov 12 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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November 12, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Nov 5 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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November 6, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Nov 5 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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November 6, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Oct 29 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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October 30, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Oct 22 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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October 23, 2020
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Omega Flashback + The Power of Chant Podcast

By Sarina RaoBlog2 Comments

We are missing our days at Omega Institute! At this time in past years we would be wrapping up our annual Ecstatic Chant Weekend and Workshop. So we gathered up…

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September 8, 2020
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The Divine Reality e-Book {free}

By Sarina RaoBlog, Free Gifts, Offerings

A note from Krishna Das ~ Today we’re releasing a free ebook download of The Divine Reality in celebration of Maharaj-ji’s Disappearance Day – by the Western calendar, September 11,…

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September 1, 2020
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KD talks with The Quantum Healing Collective

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

KD talks with The Quantum Healing Collective -July 6 2020 “…honoring the karmas, living fully with them without fear, without anxiety and with a sense of understanding that this is…

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August 11, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang Aug 06 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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August 7, 2020
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Ep. 33 | The Real Guru Is Within, This Happened Because It Had To

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

Call and Response Ep. 33 | The Real Guru Is Within, This Happened Because It Had To  “There’s no Guru outside of yourself. Guru is not that body. Guru might…

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August 5, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang July 30 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayOne Comment

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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July 31, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang July 23 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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July 23, 2020
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Ep. 32 | Keep Coming Back and Cleaning Out The Dark Corners

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 32 Keep Coming Back and Cleaning Out The Dark Corners “You don’t have to know anything. All you have to do is be happy. And think…

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July 22, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang July 16 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

SESSION NOTES: In this session KD mentions Arjun Bruggeman, KD’s tabla player is offering one-on-one tabla and percussion lessons via FaceTime Video or Skype. If you are interested, please email…

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July 16, 2020
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Discover Loving Presence in the Eye of the Storm & Develop Inner Strength Through Chanting Practice

By Sarina RaoBlog

Free video event On Wednesday, July 29 at 8:30PM (Eastern Standard time in the US) we will continue the process of moving more deeply into the Heart space — through…

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July 15, 2020
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Dr. America, Smallpox and Maharajji’s Blessing to Eradicate

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

Krishna Das shares this video of his dear friend Dr. Larry Brilliant and his wife Girija~ “Watch this amazing video by Larry and Girija about how Maharaj-ji’s blessings eradicated Smallpox”…

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July 14, 2020
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KD with Ram Dass, Rameshwar Das + Dwarkanath - Summer 1971

Ep. 31 | Find Out Who You Are, Maharajji and Buddha, Starting on the Path

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, Offerings4 Comments

Call and Response Ep. 31  Find Out Who You Are, Maharajji and Buddha, Starting on the Path Do you have any advice for… I guess for someone who’s starting off…

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July 14, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang July 9 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

In this session KD remembers these words by a Tibetan Lama (He was not able to recall the name of the Lama, we will update when we can!)~ “Devotion is…

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July 9, 2020
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Chant Along with KD for Peace @ Peace-IN

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

Check out Krishna Das’ 30 minute kirtan offered as part of the Heart & Mind Festival’s “Peace-IN”

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July 8, 2020
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Ep. 30 | Family Karma, KD’s Mom

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

Call and Response Ep. 30 Family Karma, KD’s Mom I feel that my dharma is taking me into different direction, that family karma. Karma related to a lot of suffering,…

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July 7, 2020
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Wolf In Tune Podcast: Chants of a Lifetime – Krishna Das

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

Listen to Krishna Das as guest on Wolf In Tune: Music as the Bridge to Mindfulness podcast. “Krishna Das is a Grammy-nominated, internationally revered musician who specializes in the Hindu…

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July 4, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang July 2 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

SESSION NOTES: In this session KD mentions a few books in answer to a question about what books are best to read about Maharajji. Here is a list: LOVE EVERYONE…

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July 2, 2020
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Ep. 29 | The Evaluative Mind, Grace, Dada Mukerjee

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 29 The Evaluative Mind, Grace, Dada Mukerjee “I said to Siddhi Ma, I said, ‘Ma, Maharajji said He has the keys to the mind, so to…

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July 1, 2020
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ONE WITH EVERYTHING

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

“for anyone who would like to live in a kinder, more positive, and more supportive world…” This episode is a pilot/proof of concept of a spirituality/science talk show called ONE…

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July 1, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang June 25 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

SESSION NOTES: Text KD read from Sri Anandmayi Ma during this session: “At all times the repetition of the Lord’s name should be kept up. Through the practice of the…

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June 25, 2020
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Ep. 28 | Suffering, Gratitude and Burning Out

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 28  Suffering, Gratitude and Burning Out So, I can feel this softening thing happening in my personal relationships and my everyday life. I’m having a really…

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June 24, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang June 18 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

SESSION NOTES: Quote KD shared from Ram Dass during this session: “I now accept that His Grace is sufficient for me. I need nothing more. Though I have no powers,…

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June 18, 2020
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Ep. 27 | Spiritual Experiences, Auschwitz and Bernie Glassman

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 27 Spiritual Experiences, Auschwitz and Bernie Glassman Recently I’ve been having a draw to learn or feel more of my tradition and the ancestors and who’s…

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June 15, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang June 11 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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June 11, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang June 04 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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June 4, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang May 28 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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May 28, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang May 21 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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May 21, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang May 14 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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May 14, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang May 07 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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May 7, 2020
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Join Krishna Das, face to face, for a group Chai’n’Chat online!

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

Brew your cup of chai and bring it to our Online Group Chai ‘n‘ Chat with Krishna Das! This Saturday, May 9th @ 2pm New York time. Connect with our worldwide Satsang live and ask…

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May 6, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang April 30 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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April 30, 2020
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Ep. 26 | Resolving Trauma

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

For my own karma, I would like to resolve those things that I’ve felt that I could have done better. Situations I could have handled better and I just wondered…

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April 29, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang April 23 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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April 23, 2020
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Chant along with me and move more deeply into your heart

By Sarina RaoBlog

Enter Into the Heart Through Chanting Practice – Free Video Event Dear Friends, As hard as it is to believe while this unexpected, massive global crisis is still on the…

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April 21, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang April 16 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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April 16, 2020
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Ep. 25 | Planting Seeds and The Hanuman Chalisa

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

KD discusses the importance of practice, particularly the practices of Mantra repetition and the Hanuman Chalisa, and recalls how Maharajji’s Western devotees initially began chanting the Chalisa. “So, Maharajji said…

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April 14, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang April 09 REPLAY

By Sarina RaoBlog, Offerings, Online Satsang ReplayNo Comments

We always look forward to another Hanging in the Heart Space online satsang with all of you. These events are FREE for all to join. Krishna Das will tell stories…

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April 9, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space Online Satsang-WATCH REPLAY!

By Sarina RaoBlog, Free Gifts, Offerings7 Comments

Your replay is ready! Thank you all for joining us. Head over to our ONLINE SATSANG PAGE to watch! The Thursday Online Kirtan/Satsang will continue to be free and available…

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April 2, 2020
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Important Event Updates

By Sarina RaoBlog

Dear Friends, Hope you are all staying healthy and in a supportive environment. As you know KD cancelled his trip to India for the Ganga Prem Hospice benefit concert Rishikesh…

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March 31, 2020
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Hanging in the Heart Space – Free Online Satsang April 02

By Sarina RaoBlog, Free Gifts, Offerings

Mark your calendars! On Thursday April 02 from 7pm to 8pm New York time: KD will host another free live chanting and chatting session ‘Hanging in the Heart Space’ on…

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March 29, 2020
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Ep. 24 | Paying Attention and the Guru

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

“We don’t know who we are. We don’t know what we really are. We don’t know what’s looking out of our eyes. We don’t know what’s experiencing the things we…

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March 12, 2020
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March 29 Rishikesh, India Event Canceled

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Foundation Updates

UPDATE March 9 2020 : Message from Krishna Das “Ram Ram. Greetings and love to you all. I am sorry to say that we have had to cancel our trip…

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March 9, 2020
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Ep. 23 |Thoughts and Karma

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Given that we often refer to our minds as a wild monkey, that thoughts come up that we have no control over, it seems that, to be held responsible for…

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March 6, 2020
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Chai ‘n’ Chat #36 ~Spiritualty and Materialism

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #36 ~ Spiritualty and Materialism As always, your thoughts and feedback are welcome and appreciated….

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March 3, 2020
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Ep. 22 | Meditation and Moping

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Call and Response Ep. 22 Meditation and Moping I don’t like the outside silence leading me to the stuff in my head. But when I feel it with the chanting,…

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February 27, 2020
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Nature and the Name ~ Sacred Music for Sacred Forests

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Foundation UpdatesNo Comments

In the Ramayana it is said that the very leaves of the trees in forest resonated with the vedas and chants of the rishis and sages who practiced there so…

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February 21, 2020
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Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

SPECIAL EDITION – Call and Response Podcast – Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck David Nichtern is a senior teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. This tradition combines…

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January 15, 2020
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Beloved KK

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates5 Comments

KK was the embodiment of True Devotion, Surrender and Seva. He lived in the Land Of Love, spending his time immersing himself in Maharajji and the great saints of India. He…

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January 14, 2020
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Holiday Gift 2019 ~ With Gratitude

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Free Gifts2 Comments

A heartfelt thank you to all of you for being connected with us. We are grateful to share this journey with you as we all walk our Paths. As this…

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December 30, 2019
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A New Year’s Message from KD

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates3 Comments

Krishna Das shares this excerpt from ‘The Divine Reality’ with you: Kishan Lal Sah, a teacher from Ramgarh, Nainital, often visited Kainchi to have Baba’s darshan. His devotion was such that…

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December 28, 2019
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Ram Dass

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates23 Comments

Today my Beloved Elder Guru Brother, Ram Dass, has left his physical body and merged with our guru Neem Karoli Baba. He has been my friend and teacher and fellow…

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December 22, 2019
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Chai ‘n’ Chat #35 ~Transition from India

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #35 ~ Transition from India As always, your thoughts and feedback are welcome and appreciated….

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October 18, 2019
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Wolakota from Ninti Media on Vimeo.

Sacred Journey Update! – Australian Aboriginal Elders & Lakota Nation Elders Gather

By Sarina RaoBlog, Donations & Giving, Foundation UpdatesNo Comments

Ngopun Ruwe- Wolakota The Journey back in time to go forward. A meeting of two ancient Tribes. The Kukabrak peoples of southern South Australia and the Lakota of America. {July…

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October 15, 2019
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Sounds of Liberation Benefit Concerts 2019

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Foundation UpdatesNo Comments

  A huge thank you all who joined us in NYC and Boston for our Sounds of Liberation Benefit concerts and all of you who follow our updates on our…

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October 7, 2019
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Ep. 21 | Longing, Ripening and Dada Vaswani

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

{Photo by Krishna Das, Auckland Harbor July 2018} Ep. 21 Longing, Ripening and Dada Vaswani The other people who met Maharajji talk about is the experience of His unconditional love,…

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September 24, 2019
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Graveyard Talks With Sacinandana Swami

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

SPECIAL EDITION – Call and Response Podcast – Graveyard Talks With Sacinandana Swami Sacinandana Swami was born in Germany to an affluent family and, for 42 years, has been a…

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August 25, 2019
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A Guru Purnima gift & KWF Update For You

By Sarina RaoFoundation Updates, Free Gifts, OfferingsNo Comments

Photo: Maharaj-ji and Sri Siddhi Ma in the back courtyard in Kainchi Dham.   We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you for being connected…

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July 4, 2019
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Swami Vimalananda, My Beloved Elder

By Sarina RaoBlog

A message from Krishna Das ~  The last time I saw Swami Vimalananda, my beloved Elder, was at Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, in Jan 2019. I came into his room,…

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June 16, 2019
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Ep. 20 | Compassion for Abusers

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

Ep. 20 ~ Compassion for Abusers I know the basis of all this is we’re One, we’re Love, we’re Compassion, we enfold. And then I go home and I’m on…

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June 11, 2019
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Ep. 19 | Spiritual Love and Worldly Love

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep. 19 ~ Spiritual Love and Worldly Love I wanted to ask if you could talk a bit about your relationship with Maharajji and maybe the difference between love as…

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May 14, 2019
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Ep. 18 | How To Develop Faith

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep. 18 ~ How To Develop Faith Tell me a little bit about how your faith… and trust in the universe that happened over time… how did it develop for…

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May 14, 2019
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Ep. 17 | Grace in The West

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep. 17 ~ Grace in The West How do we, in the West live the way you speak of? The way we all want to in our hearts? We need…

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May 14, 2019
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Ep. 16 | Spiritual Practice and the State of the World

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep. 16 Spiritual Practice and the State of the World How do we live a spiritual life in today’s political climate? “When Maharajji was around physically…  something was going on,…

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May 13, 2019
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Ep. 15 | Our State of Mind Is Everything

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep. 15 ~ Our State of Mind Is Everything How does one’s state of mind color one’s world view? “I remember the first rainy season. Oh, everything was wet. The…

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May 13, 2019
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Mindrolling – Raghu Markus – Ep. 289 – Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

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In this special episode of the Mindrolling Podcast, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Tibetan teacher and master of the Karma Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, shares a conversation with Raghu...
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May 9, 2019
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One Love Podcast with KD!

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Krishna Das sat down with One Love Movement founder Kim Bauman. One Love Movement’s podcast & live show is about people who amplify one love out in the world. We…

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May 9, 2019
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Ep. 14 | KD Chats with Bob Thurman

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Ep. 14 ~ KD Chats with Bob Thurman Robert A.F. Thurman recently retired as Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in theDepartment of Religion atColumbia University,President of theTibet House U.S., a…

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May 8, 2019
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Posturing In The Void

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 74 – Posturing In The Void This time on the Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Krishna Das talks about how we can approach spiritual practice in a way...
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May 1, 2019
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Surrender To What Is

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 73 – Surrender To What Is This time on the Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Krishna Das and Robert Thurman explore the path of surrender and the possibility...
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April 9, 2019
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Sacred Journey – Southern South Australian Tribe & Lakota Nation Elders Gather

By Sarina RaoBlog, Donations & Giving, Foundation Updates2 Comments

Ancient spiritual Truths have been held by lineages that are still present in the world today. These Tribal and Aboriginal lineages are being assaulted by modern life and in peril…

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April 4, 2019
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Ep.13 | Remembering Bernie Glassman

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep.13 ~ Remembering Bernie Glassman Roshi Bernie Glassman, an American Zen Master affectionately referred to as “Bernie,” was a vibrant character who had a significant influence on American dharma. Along with being…

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March 21, 2019
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Ep.12 | Krishna Das chats with Lama Surya Das

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, Offerings5 Comments

Ep.12 ~ Krishna Das chats with Lama Surya Das Krishna Das chats with Lama Surya Das, one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, and a long-time friend….

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March 15, 2019
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Sharon Salzberg & Krishna Das on Metta Hour Podcast – Ep. 89

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Sharon Salzberg – Metta Hour – Ep. 89 – Krishna Das For the 89th episode of the Metta Hour Podcast, Sharon speaks with her longtime friend and colleague, Krishna Das....
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March 2, 2019
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In honor of Zen Master Bernie Glassman

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Foundation Updates

A note from KD ❤️ “Many of Bernie’s students from around the world gathered to remember and honor him.  His love and compassion and his spiritual, humanity based social action…

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February 19, 2019
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Call and Response | A new podcast series from KD and KWF

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Foundation Updates, Offerings

Krishna Das and Kirtan Wallah Foundation (KWF) are pleased to offer this new podcast series available for streaming or download on multiple platforms on your mobile device and computer. These…

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February 19, 2019
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Ep.11 | Well Being

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

Ep.11 ~ Well Being “One time, an old lady came to Maharajji, and she said, “Baba, show me God. Show me God, Baba.” And she was all emotional. Baba said, “Ok,…

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February 6, 2019
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KD with his 'Indian Father', KC Tewari, on the banks of the Ganga

Ep.10 | Selfless Service

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Ep.10 ~ Selfless Service One time, Mr. Tiwari, my Indian father, was sitting with Maharajji. Maharajji said, “So, you’re a brahmin, you’re supposed to know everything. What does Krishna teach…

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February 6, 2019
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Ep.09 | Surrender

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Ep.09 ~ Surrender Surrender happens by grace. It’s not an act of personal will. That might be a hard thing to understand because we don’t, you know, grace is such…

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February 6, 2019
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Ep.08 | Perceived Liberation

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep.08 ~ Perceived Liberation  “I don’t know. You know, I’ve read a lot of stuff, I’ve been taking teachings from a lot of different types of schools of philosophy, of practice….

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February 6, 2019
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Ep.07 | Four Fruits Of Life

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep.07 ~ Four Fruits Of Life “Hanuman not only gives liberation, frees us, but in the process of freeing us, He allows us to satisfy the desires that we need to…

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February 6, 2019
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Ep.06 | The Atheist Mind

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep.06 ~ The Atheist Mind  “The clouds come and go but the sky is always here, so, you can’t disbelieve the sky when you see everything going through it. You may…

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February 6, 2019
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Ep.05 | Judging and Acting

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Ep.05~ Judging and Acting “You don’t have to judge. Judging means you’re seeing that person as evil. Or bad. And you’re not seeing that that person, just like you, is a…

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February 6, 2019
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Ep.04 | Desire and Willfulness

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Ep.04 ~ Desire and Willfulness “Most of everything we do in life is designed to shine us up a little bit, so people will like us and look at us and…

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February 6, 2019
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Ep.03 | Bearing Witness

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep.03 ~ Bearing Witness Unconditional love, it’s a word, it’s a phrase, it’s hard to connect with that. Unconditional love. Just think about the sun. It shines evenly all the…

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February 6, 2019
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Ep.02 | How Does Love Relate to Life.

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog, Call and Response Podcast, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Ep.02 ~ How Does love Relate to Life  That’s the other thing that happens, you also start to accept all the parts of your life a lot more easily. All…

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February 6, 2019
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Ep.01 | Talk on the Hanuman Chalisa

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Ep.01 ~ Talk on the Hanuman Chalisa  Maharajji, Hanuman and The Flow of Grace Towards Love  This is the way Mahrajji was. Everything that came towards Him got something burnt away,…

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February 6, 2019
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Your Holiday Gift is Inside – Free Music Audio Download!

By Sarina RaoDonations & Giving, Foundation Updates, Free Gifts

“You know at some point you just don’t want to see anybody unhappy, you want to do what you can to alleviate that unhappiness.” ~ Krishna Das Kirtan Wallah Foundation…

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December 21, 2018
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Gates of Sweet Nectar

By Sarina RaoBlog2 Comments

In the late 90’s as I traveled around chanting, these very fierce looking shaven-headed beings would approach me after the chanting was over and with great seriousness would say, “Bernie…

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November 7, 2018
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Mantra- Sounds into Silence and Live Kirtan by Krishna Das

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

On October 27, 2018 Kirtan Wallah Foundation along with the United Palace and Call and Response Foundation, in a theater filled with people connected through music and the practice of meditation…

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October 28, 2018
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Chants to Calm the mind and Ease the Heart

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

KD’s New Album : PEACE Of MY HEART Chants to Calm the Mind and Ease the Heart Release Date: October 19, 2018 DISC ONE: Prema Hare Ram | The Blue…

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October 27, 2018
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Chai’nChat #30 ~ What is music in relation to spirituality?

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #30 ~ What is music in relation to spirituality? As always, your thoughts and feedback are…

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October 9, 2018
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In Benefit for Children with Special Needs

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Foundation UpdatesNo Comments

This kirtan was a live event rendition of KD’s new album PEACE OF MY HEART, to be released mid October 2018. The event is brought to you by the Kirtan…

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October 6, 2018
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KWF In support of Prison Mindfulness Institute

By Sarina RaoBlog, Donations & Giving, Foundation UpdatesNo Comments

Kirtan Wallah Foundation is happy to support the Prison Mindfulness Institute with a monetary donation. The institute’s mission is to provide prisoners, prison staff and prison volunteers, with the most…

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September 20, 2018
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Chai’nChat #29 ~ Doing Conscious Business: being successful, keeping an open heart

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #29 ~ Doing Conscious Business: being successful, keeping an open heart As always, your thoughts and…

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August 23, 2018
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’30 to life’ – Changing the Paradigm of the prison parole system with John Joseph

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Foundation UpdatesNo Comments

John Joseph (of the Cro-Mags band) invited KD to lead chanting to 12 parolees as part of his ’30 to Life Challenge’ at the non-profit Amity Foundation in Los Angeles. …

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August 17, 2018
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Chai’nChat #28 ~ Lineage and Maharaj-ji

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #28 ~ Lineage and Maharaj-ji As always, your thoughts and feedback are welcome and appreciated….

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August 5, 2018
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Blues for Baba – Free New Song

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Free Gifts, OfferingsOne Comment

On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, here’s a free new song from Krishna Das This song “Blues for Baba” was recorded during the making of KD’s album, Trust in the Heart…

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July 27, 2018
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A special message from KD honoring Dadaji J.P. Vaswani

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation UpdatesOne Comment

A special message from KD honoring Dadaji J.P. Vaswani of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission. Dadaji left the body on July 12. KD shares a couple of moving stories of his moments…

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July 12, 2018
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The Story Dancer Project

By Sarina RaoBlog, Donations & Giving, Foundation UpdatesNo Comments

We are pleased to have offered our support by way of a monetary donation to THE STORY DANCER PROJECT. As part of Kirtan Wallah Foundation’s mission to lend our hand…

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June 29, 2018
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Hope Gateway Recovery Benefit

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Donations & Giving, Foundation UpdatesNo Comments

A sweet and intimate gathering in benefit of Hope Gateway Recovery with Krishna Das and Kirtan Wallah Foundation As someone in recovery, I understand coming from nothing and slowly growing,…

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June 8, 2018
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Yogini Benefit Concert

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Donations & Giving, Foundation UpdatesNo Comments

The Kirtan Wallah Foundation returned to the beautiful Kagyu Thubten Choling Monastery  for a benefit concert. Proceeds will support women practicing in the traditional Tibetan Buddhist three-year retreat at Kagyu Thubten…

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June 4, 2018
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100K Subcribers on YouTube! Thank you for watching!

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Offerings10 Comments

* A BIG THANK YOU- ALL 100K OF YOU! As some of you may already know, Kirtan Wallah Foundation regularly shares free material on KD’s YouTube channel. We are so…

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June 3, 2018
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Chai’n’Chat #27 ~ Who is Hanuman?

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #27 ~ Who is Hanuman? As always, your thoughts and feedback are welcome and appreciated….

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May 17, 2018
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Chai’n’Chat #26 ~ The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Life

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, Offerings2 Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #26 ~ “The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Life” in our Chai’n’ Chat Series. As…

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May 11, 2018
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Chai’n’Chat #25 ~ Staying Humble in the age of Social Media’s Focus on Ourselves

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #25 ~ “Staying Humble in the age of Social Media’s Focus on Ourselves” in our…

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April 12, 2018
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Chai’n’Chat #24 ~ Kundalini awakening and the spiritual path

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #24 ~ “Kundalini awakening and the spiritual path” in our Chai’n’ Chat Series. As always,…

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March 25, 2018
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Remembering Lama Norlha Rinpoche, I am filled with love

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates48 Comments

Lama Norlha Rinpoche was a disciple of Kalu Rinpoche who was considered to be the greatest Yogi of the previous generation of Tibetan Lamas. Kalu Rinpoche sent Lama Norlha to…

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February 22, 2018
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Chai’n’Chat #23 ~ Celibacy

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #23 ~ “Celibacy” in our Chai’n’ Chat Series. As always, your thoughts and feedback are…

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February 22, 2018
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In The Spirit – KD sits down with Gary Goldberg for a chat

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Blog5 Comments

KD joins Gary Goldberg’s “In the Spirit” radio segment for a chat. This interview 1h 15m long. We hope you enjoy listening! There’s a quick summary below of what’s up…

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February 6, 2018
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Deep Gratitude For 2017- Year End Update

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

Our deepest gratitude for your donations to the Kirtan Wallah Foundation in 2017. Krishna Das has said that donations are like streams, flowing into the great river of compassion that carries us…

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January 30, 2018
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Chai’n’Chat #22 ~ Keeping Faith When Faced With Illness Of A Loved One

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, Offerings3 Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #22 ~ “Keeping Faith When Faced With Illness Of A Loved One” in our Chai’n’…

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January 17, 2018
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Ep. 00 | Keeping up with daily sadhana and practice

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Ep. 00 ~ Keeping up with daily sadhana and practice In this episode Krishna Das discusses keeping up with our daily practices (sadhana) despite distractions and hurry in our daily…

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January 16, 2018
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Sounds Of Liberation Benefit

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Foundation Updates

Boston Jan 12 & NYC Jan 13, 2018: On January 12th & 13th, four leading exponents of world devotional music will unite in song to help rebuild an earthquake-ravaged sacred…

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January 15, 2018
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Chai’n’Chat #21 ~ Staying Connected To Love In The Face Of Illness And Addiction

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Episode #21 ~ Staying Connected To Love In The Face Of Illness And Addiction in our…

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January 11, 2018
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Sri Siddhi Ma Mahasamadhi

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation UpdatesOne Comment

Here is a short video Darshan of our Ma who has just left the body and merged in Maharajji. She has taken care of us since Maharajji left the body in…

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December 28, 2017
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Open Your Holiday Gift Now!

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Free Gifts, Offerings

“The longing that we have is the whole thing. The longing that comes in the hearts who listen is grace. It is being pulled within. It’s going to ruin your…

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December 27, 2017
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Who We Think We Are

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart Podcast2 Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 55 – Who We Think We Are On this episode, Krishna Das looks at the transformative power that practice has to break through who we think...
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November 24, 2017
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Reflections this Thanksgiving from Krishna Das

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates6 Comments

November 22, 2017 Ram Ram Poem by Namdev ~ I have delved into the four Vedas and drawn forth their hidden meaning; I have churned the six philosophies and have…

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November 22, 2017
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Chai’n’Chat #20 ~ Staying connected despite negativity

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, Offerings3 Comments

November 3, 2017 We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s Chai’n’Chat #20 ~ Staying connected despite negativity As always, your thoughts and…

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November 3, 2017
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Matters of Faith

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastOne Comment
Krishna Das – Ep. 54 – Matters of Faith In this episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Krishna Das explores matters of faith and the heart. Show Notes Faith or...
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October 30, 2017
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Praise for ‘Trust in the Heart’ – get your copy now!

By Sarina RaoBlog2 Comments

October 27, 2017 Here are some reviews of KD’s new album ‘Trust in the Heart’. Serious times traditionally call for light entertainment that helps people forget their troubles. And as…

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October 27, 2017
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Chai’n’Chat #19 ~ Children’s Illness and Coping

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, Offerings4 Comments

October 26, 2017 We hope that you have been enjoying this series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s Chai’n’Chat #19 ~ Children’s Illness and Coping. As always, your thoughts and feedback…

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October 26, 2017
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Krishna Das’ 15th album ‘Trust in the Heart’ – is available now!

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

October 6, 2017 Trust In The Heart by Krishna Das The way I sing, I try to let the mantra do the work. I simply pay attention to the prayer…

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October 6, 2017
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Identity and Purpose

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 53 – Identity and Purpose On this episode, Krishna Das looks at the transformative power that practice has to break through who we think we are...
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September 29, 2017
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Guru Within

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 52 – Guru Within On this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das talks about the ripening of our spiritual practice and finding the Guru within. Show...
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September 5, 2017
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Chai’n’Chat #18 ~ Commonalities between different spiritual practices

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

September 03 2017 Round 2 had begun! We hope that you have been enjoying the first series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s the first of a new set: Chai’n’Chat…

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September 3, 2017
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Yoga Of The Heart Online Course With Krishna Das

By Sarina RaoBlog4 Comments

August 31, 2017 We are happy to announce a new online course with Krishna Das! Yoga of the Heart – Mantra, Meditation and Music offers authentic guidance and practical tools for…

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August 31, 2017
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Fate and Consciousness

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep.51 – Fate and Consciousness On this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das speaks on the nature of fate and consciousness. Show Notes Time, Nature and Fate (Opening)...
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August 18, 2017
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Chai’n’Chat #17 ~ Pain, Suffering and Separateness

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series, Foundation Updates, Offerings4 Comments

August 13, 2017 Round 2 had begun! We hope that you have been enjoying the first series of one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s the first of a new set: Chai’n’Chat…

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August 13, 2017
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A Student’s Journey – Krishna Das talks with Elena Brower

By Sarina RaoBlog4 Comments

July 27, 2017 KD recently sat down for a Q&A with Elena Brower and the WelcomeEarth online community. Here is the video of their Heart To Heart conversation as they…

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July 27, 2017
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Seeds of Practice

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 50 – Seeds of Practice On this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das encourages us to break down the walls of our ordinary minds by planting...
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July 14, 2017
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Live from Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat 2016

By Sarina RaoBlogOne Comment

July 11, 2017 Live from the 2016 Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat, Krishna Das performs kirtan and delivers heartfelt wisdom. On this special episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das touches on…

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July 11, 2017
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KD’s note & photos from Europe Tour 2017!

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

July 6 2017 Hey Everyone, It’s me , KD. Hope all is well with you all and your lives are flowing smoothly and cool like a river. Arjun and I…

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July 6, 2017
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Live from Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat 2016

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 49 – Live from Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat 2016 Live from the 2016 Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat, Krishna Das performs kirtan and delivers heartfelt...
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June 9, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #10: A message from Krishna Das

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 20172 Comments

Today is the last day of our pre-sale for Krishna Das’ new album coming out in Fall 2017. Thank you all for your support and keeping it in the family!…

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May 29, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #9: David talks about KD and the new album!

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 2017One Comment

The final hours of this campaign are here! A big THANK YOU to all of you for sharing this journey with us. We will be in touch soon about reward…

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May 28, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #8: Noah talks about playing on KD’s new album

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 2017No Comments

 Just 2 days remaining! Our New Album Pre-Sale is ending on Memorial Day!If you have already made your order for your advance copy of the new music and perhaps some…

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May 27, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #7: New videos from Mark and Jay about recording with KD!

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 2017No Comments

We are counting down the final days for our New Album Pre-Sale ending Memorial Day! If you have been waiting …. now is the time to get you advance copy…

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May 25, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #6: NINA TALKS ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 20172 Comments

JUST ONE WEEK LEFT! Our New Album Pre-Sale campaign is ending soon! We are so grateful for all the love and support we have received and so excited to bring you…

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May 22, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #5: A message from Janaki about the new album

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 2017No Comments

We are counting down the days to the end of our New Album Pre-Sale campaign! There are 11 days left …. If you haven’t already done so, have a look…

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May 18, 2017
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Practice, Practice, Practice

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 48 – Practice, Practice, Practice Krishna Das imparts wisdom on the role of practice in our lives. KD shows us how practice cultivates capacity through repetition...
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May 11, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #4: KRISHNA DAS TALKS ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 2017No Comments

Ram Ram Our gratitude to you once again for supporting and sharing in the chanting. We are working steadily on finishing up the CD to get it out to you…

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May 9, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #3: JOHN TALKS ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 2017No Comments

Thank you once more for supporting and sharing in the chanting. We are working steadily on finishing up the CD to get it out to you. We just wrapped up…

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May 4, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #2: GENEVIEVE TALKS ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 2017No Comments

  We are so grateful to all of you for your support on this project. We hope you enjoy these mini interviews with the band members filmed during the early stages…

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April 25, 2017
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KICKSTARTER UPDATE #1: ARJUN TALKS ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 2017No Comments

Thank you to all of you who have already supported this project. We are so grateful. Here’s the first our video chats with the band members during the recording of…

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April 22, 2017
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NEW MUSIC FROM THE HEART SPACE – KICKSTARTER 2017

By Sarina RaoBlog, Kickstarter 2017One Comment

  We are very excited to launch Krishna Das’ second funding campaign NEW MUSIC FROM THE HEART SPACE via Kickstarter for a new studio recording under the Krishna Das Music label!…

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April 18, 2017
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Outside of the Room

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 47 – Outside of the Room On this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das shows us how through practice we can find our way outside of...
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April 10, 2017
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4AM CHALISA: KRISHNA DAS LIVE! SONGS WITH LYRICS

By Sarina RaoBlogOne Comment

Your midweek mantra, from Kirtan Wallah Foundation is here! We are happy to share this professionally filmed and recorded video of  Krishna Das singing “4AM Chalisa” live with you! There…

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April 5, 2017
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Desire and Enlightenment

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 46 – Desire and Enlightenment Krishna Das answers questions about practice, desire, and enlightenment. How do we balance our desires? Does a person need to travel...
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March 20, 2017
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Radhe Govinda: KRISHNA DAS LIVE! SONGS WITH LYRICS

By Sarina RaoBlogOne Comment

Your midweek wind up or wind down, which ever you need, is here! We are happy to share this professionally filmed and recorded video of  Krishna Das singing “Radhe Govinda”…

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March 15, 2017
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Chai’n’Chat Round 2!

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

We just wrapped up filming our second set of Chai’n’Chat with Krishna Das! This series, brought to you by the Kirtan Wallah Foundation, is an in person Q & A…

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March 14, 2017
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Sing Out For Sight Benefit

By Sarina RaoBenefit Events, Blog, Foundation Updates

Krishna Das performed at the Sing Out For Sight Benefit to honor Seva co-founder Ram Dass.  The event was in benefit of Seva Foundation’s Blindness Prevention Programs. KD, Jackson Brown, Greg…

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March 6, 2017
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A special treat from the Bahamas

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

KD reads the English translation of this prayer “Rudrashtakam” from Door of Faith. This year on February 25, 2017 we celebrated Shivaratri at Sivananda Yoga Retreat Bahamas. As part of…

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March 1, 2017
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Om Namah Shivaya: Krishna Das Live! Songs With Lyrics

By Sarina RaoBlog3 Comments

We are happy to share this professionally filmed and recorded video of Krishna Das singing “Om Namah Shivaya” live as part of our new series Krishna Das Live! Songs With…

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February 24, 2017
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Tara’s Mantra: Krishna Das Live! Songs With Lyrics

By Sarina RaoBlogNo Comments

We are happy to share this professionally filmed and recorded video of Krishna Das singing “Tara’s Mantra” live as part of our new series Krishna Das Live! Songs With Lyrics….

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February 16, 2017
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Sub Ek

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 45 – Sub Ek On this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das talks about our illusion of separateness and the reality that all is one, “sub...
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February 13, 2017
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Ask KD! Krishna Das Answers Your Questions

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Offerings3 Comments

Ram Ram We are thrilled that our Chai’n’Chat series is so popular. Since so many of you cannot travel to us to participate in our YouTube series, we wanted to…

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February 10, 2017
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New YouTube series: Krishna Das Live! Songs With Lyrics

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Offerings3 Comments

We are happy to share this professionally filmed and recorded video of Krishna Das singing “Waltzing My Krishna” live as part of our new series Krishna Das Live! Songs With…

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February 9, 2017
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Free Gifts For YOU!

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Free Gifts, OfferingsNo Comments

We are happy to offer you a new section for free stuff right here on our website. We will keep adding gifts from Krishna Das and Kirtan Wallah Foundation to…

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February 7, 2017
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That’s A Wrap! (Well, Not Really)

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, OfferingsNo Comments

All 16 episodes of our Chai’n’Chat series have been published! Thank you to all who sent in their comments. We loved making this series and plan to do more. So…

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January 31, 2017
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Deep Gratitude For 2016- Year End Update

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Free GiftsNo Comments

We want to extend our deep gratitude for all the donations to the Kirtan Wallah Foundation. A note from Krishna Das ~ “Thank you to everybody who has donated to…

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January 23, 2017
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Sundara Chalisa Free Download

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Free Gifts, OfferingsNo Comments

Some of you who have attended Krishna Das’s kirtans might remember KD asking you to repeat the words “Rama Lakshman Janaki Jai Bolo Hanuman ki” periodically during the kirtan and…

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January 18, 2017
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Have you checked out our Official YouTube Channel yet?

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, OfferingsOne Comment

There is a lot in store for you on our Youtube channel: Krishna Das Music! You will find workshop videos, concert videos, our Chai’n’Chat series and much more! We also…

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January 18, 2017
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Chai’n’Chat #15 ~ Astral Projections, Altered States, Moments Of Grace

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video SeriesNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying these one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s Chai’n’Chat #15 ~ Astral Projections, Altered States, Moments Of Grace As always, your thoughts and feedback are welcome…

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January 17, 2017
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Faith and Spiritual Practice

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 44 – Faith and Spiritual Practice Krishna Das shares his wisdom on faith and spiritual practice. Spiritual practice is not an end in itself, it is...
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January 16, 2017
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Chai’n’Chat #14 ~ Fear And Doubt

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video SeriesNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying these one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s Chai’n’Chat #14 ~ Fear And Doubt As always, your thoughts and feedback are welcome and appreciated. You can…

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January 14, 2017
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Chai’n’Chat #13 ~ Beings, Being-ness, And Basketball!

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video SeriesNo Comments

KD and David Nichtern chat about all kinds of things over some chai! David stopped by the studio while this series was being filmed. It was hard to give this…

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January 3, 2017
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Chai’n’Chat #12 ~ Unconditional Love And Romantic Love

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video SeriesNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying these one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s Chai’n’Chat #12 ~ Unconditional Love And Romantic Love. As always, your thoughts and feedback are welcome and appreciated….

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December 28, 2016
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Your Holiday 2016 Gift ~ With Love from KD And Kirtan Wallah Foundation

By Sarina RaoBlog, Foundation Updates, Free Gifts, Offerings10 Comments

Ram Ram, As this year draws to a close and another opens, we would like to send out a big thank you to all of you for being connected with…

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December 23, 2016
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Chai’n’Chat #11 ~ Drugs, Addiction, And Depression

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video SeriesNo Comments

We hope that you have been enjoying these one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s Chai’n’Chat #11 ~ Drugs, Addiction, And Depression. As always, your thoughts and feedback are welcome and appreciated. You…

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December 20, 2016
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Scandals, Maharajji, and Relationships

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 43 – Scandals, Maharajji, and Relationships This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das gets real about scandalous acts and relationships.   Everyone is susceptible to getting...
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December 19, 2016
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Chai’n’Chat #10 ~ Having An Open Heart With No Judgement Of Others

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video SeriesOne Comment

We hope that you have been enjoying these one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s Chai’n’Chat #10 ~ Having An Open Heart With No Judgement Of Others As always, your thoughts and feedback…

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December 13, 2016
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Harmonium Tutorials Taught By Your Favorite Kirtan Wallah

By Sarina RaoBlog8 Comments

We are delighted to bring this wonderful online course to you! KD has been asked time and time again to provide music for his chants so we recorded these mini video…

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December 12, 2016
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CHAI’N’CHAT #9 ~ Accepting Thanks As A Teacher

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series2 Comments

We are almost half way through this series and hope that you have been enjoying these one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s #9: Accepting Thanks As A Teacher As always, your thoughts…

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December 6, 2016
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CHAI’N’CHAT #8 ~ Real Love And Bearing Witness

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video SeriesOne Comment

We are almost half way through the series and hope that you have been enjoying these one-on-one episodes with KD. Here’s #8: Real Love And Bearing Witness. As always, Your…

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November 29, 2016
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New! Sri Ram Kirtan Sadhana

By Sarina RaoBlogOne Comment

As we head to the 9th annual Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat in Maui, Hawaii, we are happy to offer you Sri Ram Kirtan Sadhana that captures one of our favorite…

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November 28, 2016
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CHAI’N’CHAT #7 ~ Longing and Hin-Jews!

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video SeriesNo Comments

Discussing longing and the Indian-Jewish connection on this week’s Chai’n’Chat With KD – Episode #7! *Krishna Das mentions a book toward the end of this video. Here is information for…

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November 22, 2016
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Spirituality & Music

By Sarina RaoAll Podcasts, Pilgrim Heart PodcastNo Comments
Krishna Das – Ep. 42 – Spirituality & Music This week on, Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das answers questions about spirituality & music. What is the best way to deal with...
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November 16, 2016
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CHAI’N’CHAT #6 ~ Ram & Sita As One in Today’s World.

By Sarina RaoBlog, Chai'n'Chat Video Series

Discussing Ram and Sita as One in present day on this week’s Chai’n’Chat With KD – Episode #6! If you are new to the series, here is a little background……

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November 15, 2016
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