SAMANTABHADRA Posted October 22, 2009 Chau everybody, Â I'm a musician, primarily my path has been rhythmic and vocal. I'm a drummer/percussionist and a singer. I say this only because music is one of my primary spiritual vehicles. I have been performing since I was young and music is the ultimate 'flow' experience for me. I studied a lot of jazz and afro-latin-brasilian music, and have recently been taking voice lessons in the North Indian classical style of Raga singing - a vehicle for balance and harmony, and quite a powerful meditative practice for me. Â aside from that, I have also pursued different spiritual knowledges since I was very young. My uncle died when I was 11, and I think that really sent me on the path. I have studied much Buddhism, primarily zazen and I've been feeling a pull from the Tibetan teachings lately that I've yet to pursue. Started doing yoga at about 15 and have had many interesting experiences with my body. Done a bit of qigong and work with the microcosmic orbit, as well as some sexual practices garnered from Mantak Chia. Â My experience with non-ejaculatory orgasms has been interesting. I stopped ejaculating a while ago, sometimes it still gets released but doesn't escape until later when I urinate; other times I have ridiculous full-body multiple orgasms. Still, I feel I have a long way to go on mastering this art. Â I lost my regular yoga and qi gong practice for a few years and had kind of a wild trip, but I recently quit smoking (it's been 3 months) and I am trying to come back to my body and embrace a fully conscious life, awake and aware. Just thought it might be nice to share with others on the path. Â peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted October 22, 2009 SAMANTABHADRA Â What a fantastically long name. Â Hi Sam, Â Welcome! Â May you enjoy your time here. Â Music is my first love. And it is the only love I have ever had that has not let me down. Â I listen to Indian music on occasion (when the mood is right). Â Right now I am listening to Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson and other early blues artists. Â Peace & Love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
