Much of what i have written on this web-site has a dualistic orientation.
As we get to non-duality from duality…this is our starting point.
Reading some of what i have written along the last ten years of the journey might invite dipping a toe in the water with the thought…’we are not so very different, it would be very possible for me too, to take up the invitation to journey deeper into the dharma towards its heart…and perhaps discover that it is the truth of my own.’
There is a beautiful book ‘Buddhist offerings 365 Days’ which was my companion in the early years…gorgeous pictures and a reflection for each day…
One i had in mind when writing this post connected gratitude thankfulness and love. In deep dharma love arises from wisdom…but the journey may well start or be aided by the the softening of gratitude.
It’s unusual for me to advertise anything on this website…we all find our own ways of contributing to what is beneficial in this world…but what follows is a little different.
Earlier this year I made a donation to the charity Calcutta Rescues’ major fundraiser … and they have followed through with a lovely idea they had to thank their donors by creating a concert full of joy.
I offered to post a link to share this with you…it’s being broadcast live this Sunday December 13th … and from past experiences of their creativity i am sure it will be highly enjoyable!!!
So here is the invitation from the organiser to :
Thirty great musicians from seven countries are performing for free in support of charity Calcutta Rescue.
The line-up from the UK includes Liane Carroll, Frank Moon, Biddu – the man who brought us the unforgettable Kung Fu Fighting – and from India, three outstanding artists, Rishabh Dhar, Samantak Sina and Arko Mukhaerjee.
There will be a kaleidoscope of musical genres, from folk to Bollywood, Baroque to classical Indian.
The two hour show is being hosted by the charity’s chief executive, Jaydeep Chakraborty, who will share what life has been like in the slums of Kolkata, India this year, as well as providing a fascinating insight into how Christmas is celebrated there.
Watch out for the organ and trumpet piece shot from a drone inside a Swiss church!
The show starts at 2pm on Sunday, December 13, and you can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VPUnSVUeRk
https://www.facebook.com/325011967694487/posts/1504712356391103/
If you can’t make it then you can watch the show later on Calcutta Rescue’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. Please share the love by inviting friends and family to watch too!