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