Dhamma Gita: Music of Young Practitioners Inspired by the Dhamma, by Various Artists

(Audio CD, More Than Sound, 2010)

When the Buddha’s teachings start to appear in our culture’s popular songs, you’ll know that the dhamma is here to stay. That moment has arrived with the release of Dhamma Gita, a collection of dhamma-inspired songs by fourteen different performers and songwriters. One of the songs by Heather Maloney offers spiritual advice—“If your heart is aching, let it ache”—while a beautiful chant-like song by Monique Rhodes beseeches, “Lama, care for me.” Some of the songs rock, but most are folk- or blues-oriented. This CD is a sweet and honest musical tribute to the dhamma.

From the Fall 2010 issue of Inquiring Mind (Vol. 27, No. 1)

© 2010 Wes Nisker

Wes “Scoop” Nisker is an author, radio commentator, Buddhist meditation teacher and performer. His books include the national bestseller Essential Crazy Wisdom (Ten Speed Press, 2001). His CDs, DVDs, books and teaching schedule are available at www.wesnisker.com, where he also continues to publish blog posts. Nisker cofounded Inquiring Mind in 1984.