From Matter to Spirit
Art has an undeniable way of reaching in and moving into a sacred place within us. Whether we are artists or we simply appreciate art, the experience of entering that hidden, mysterious world is the same and from there we sense the desire to offer our best, our most dear, from the deepest part of our beings—to touch and share the song that feels and lives within us.
From Imperfection Purity Will Come About
A few years ago, I thought of writing on the themes in Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s Saranagati. I was attracted to them because in Saranagati, Bhaktivinoda Thakura confesses and laments his fallen nature. He takes the position of an eternally conditioned soul, and through his songs, leads us to perfection…
Forgetting the Audience 1993
My writing retreat in Castlegregory, Ireland, in the late winter of 1993, was a productive one. 1 had been doing some writing at the very beginning of the year at Samika Rsi’s. I wrote at that time The Rddhardni Express and two short books about writing, Why / Write and Writing in Gratitude.
Excerpts from Teachings of Lord Caitanya
In 1994,1 privately published a compilation of excerpts I gathered while reading the Bhaktivedanta purports of Srlmad-Bhagavatam. I presented these at seminars attended by ISKCON devotees. We would read an excerpt aloud together along with my occasional comment on Prabhupada’s purport. This led us to further discussion, questions, and answers.
Elements of Vedic Thought and Culture
Throughout his books, Srila Prabhupada repeatedly speaks out against “Mayavacfis.” The term “Mayavadl” is often misunderstood to mean, “a materialistic person, who delights in the pleasures of this world.” But actually, “MayavadI” means “a follower of Mayavada” “Mayavada” is another name for the Advaita-vada of Adi-Sankaracaya.
Dublin Pieces
Begin in Geaglum. The hall is empty and clean. Despite hay fever and asthma, Madhu stayed up and packed and cleaned. I dreamt of being an artist. A retreat house attracted another brother who wanted to come there and take it over. I decided that when he came, I’d leave. Phlegm rising in my lungs and nose.
Dream Notebook
I don’t intend to record my dreams here. That I’ll do on tape. I want to make notes, which may include fragments of dreams, dream talk, analysis, notes. I’m not sure what. This may supplement the recording of the dreams.
Distribute Books Distribute Books Distribute Books!
AS STATED IN the Introduction to this book, I have not attempted here a complete, exhaustive history ofISKCON, or even of book distribution in ISKCON. I have attempted to tell how, in the years of 1970 through 1974, SrIla Prabhupada and his disciples increased ISKCON book distribution. I have also attempted to describe something about ISKCON’s book publication, especially in 1975.
Day by Day
I had a headache all last night and my mind accompanied the physical pain with worrisome thoughts. I’d recently read the GBC resolutions and so worried about what might happen in the future. Might my present program of writing retreats be restricted by an official order? All kinds of scenarios came and went in my mind…
Collected Drawings 1996 - 1997
Here are some questions and thoughts on the enclosed pictures of your work. As you have said, you want to impel our Krsna consciousness. You said, “The pictures are meant to have a life of their own and to show that we see Krsna in all things and we think of Krsna at all times.”
