Tag Archives: Big Sur

Bach and Indian music

Posted on January 25, 2016 by ashramdiary

“The Hindu musician does not read set notes; he clothes anew at each playing the bare skeleton of the raga, often confining himself to a single melodic sequence, stressing by repetition all its subtle microtonal and rhythmic variations. Bach, among … Continue reading →

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Spending more time at New Camaldoli Hermitage

Posted on September 1, 2014 by ashramdiary

I have been feeling more strongly drawn back to the Hermitage in Big Sur, where I originally made monastic vows. I have continued with the Order, by God’s grace, and on June 19, 2014, I celebrated there, together with fellow … Continue reading →

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Yoga and the Jesus Prayer

Posted on July 6, 2010 by ashramdiary

A week ago I returned here to Incarnation Monastery in Berkeley, and the next day received the author’s copies of Yoga and the Jesus Prayer (O Books). This is my latest book, but not entirely new. Although totally rewritten, it … Continue reading →

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