I want to thank all the wonderful musicians and friends on this compilation CD who donated their songs to this music project. Their generosity will enable me to complete my own personal CD project to be released in 2010 — Breath of Life: Music for Mindful Living. Half of the proceeds will go toward charity organizations which help humans, animals and the environment. And it will also go toward scholarships for those in need of retreats, workshops and classes on meditation.

Everyone on this CD (with one exception) has shared his or her music at one of my meditation groups and retreats. Most of them live in the DFW metroplex (who would have thought so much creativity could come from Dallas, Texas!). I decided to add Shivananda Thomas Amelio at the last minute because his rendition of John Astin's signature song is so moving, pure and beautiful. And truly, that song "Love, Serve, and Remember" just says it all.

I dedicate this CD to Mildred Lotus Penk, my first music teacher, who passed away upon the completion of this project. She was not only a music teacher to me, but also a spiritual mentor, friend and model of true humanity. She was a kind, gentle and humble soul, full of generosity and faith. I am so grateful that I had the precious opportunity to spend quality time with her in the days, weeks and months before her passing. Thank you, Millie, for believing in me! I know you are dancing with the angels now. Blessings!

In gratitude,
Brother ChiSing
Thanksgiving 2009