This guys is one of my favorite artists. Matisyahu is a Hasidic Jewish Reggae/hip-hop artist. I'm a big fan of reggae and find the rhythms especially soothing, inspirational and enlightening. The lyrics in reggae are often about social justice, peace, love, spirituality and harmony and like a lot of music it brings about a sort of musical satori. Music is a powerful force in my life and one that often acts as guide along the middle-path between somethingness and nothingness. I especially like this lyric from Matisyahu's version of this Bob classic, which is a kind of reggae koan:
I just wanted to thank James for his article on Buddhism and mental illness. I am looking into Buddahism and wanted to know because I myself have a mental illness. Thanks
Oh thank-you my friend. Know that you can reach out to me anytime. I am here for anyone who has a mental illness because I know how hard it is. I live with it too.
A Zen Buddhist who follows in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh but I enjoy teachings from all Buddhist traditions. In addition, I am influenced by Taoism and Secular Humanism. I am also a nature lover and live with Schizo-Affective Disorder. The blog is titled, "The Buddhist Blog" because it was all that I could think of for a name. It does not mean that somehow I think my blog is the definitive blog on Buddhism. It is not. It is one traveler's footprints and nothing more. I am not a Buddhist teacher. This blog is a journal of my humble travels as I try to follow the middle path of Buddhism. Take my hand and walk with me for awhile. I have a university degree in U.S. History with a special emphasis in African history. As well as a minor in World Geography.
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I just wanted to thank James for his article on Buddhism and mental illness. I am looking into Buddahism and wanted to know because I myself have a mental illness. Thanks
Great post, I was just talking about pity in a Dhamma class. Thanks
Rfyock:
Oh thank-you my friend. Know that you can reach out to me anytime. I am here for anyone who has a mental illness because I know how hard it is. I live with it too.
Was Once:
Thanks!!
This guy is really good. san management
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