Description: A "collection of stories, teachings, and insights from Krishna Das, who has been called 'the chant master of American yoga' by the New York Times. Since 1994, the sound of his voice singing traditional Indian chants with a Western flavor has brought the spiritual experience of chanting to audiences all over the world. He has previously shared some of his spiritual journey through talks and workshops, but now he offers a ... book ... that explores his ... path and creates an opportunity for just about anyone to experience chanting"--Publisher marketing.
Review Quotes: "Krishna Das offers a gift of love--this candid, lively, and helpful guide to the path that opens the heart. Chants of a Lifetime is an instant spiritual classic."
-- Daniel Goleman, the author of Emotional Intelligence
-- Sharon Salzberg, the author of Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness "Knowing the sweet power and depth of Krishna Das's singing, I was delighted to see, in this honest testament, how he got there. This book shows how Kirtan (singing the names of God) enters into our spiritual heart and then lights it up."
-- Ram Dass, the author of Be Here Now "Like a night of ecstatic chanting, this book throws open the doors of the heart. Krishna Das writes like he sings: with earthy, quirky, luminous clarity. Chants of a Lifetime is a reminder that simply uttering any of the many names of the Beloved has the power to free us from ourselves, and make of our hearts an offering to the One. May we never again forget. May we never stop singing."
-- Mirabai Starr, the author of new translations of John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila