I’ve had strong disagreements with past presidents. Probably, we all have. This is different and dangerous. Elon and the felon, want to rip us all apart They don’t know what they don’t know They’ve got broken brains and vacant hearts Elon and the felon, insatiable and power mad We’ve no choice but to take them […]
Read moreThou Art My Life
Thou Art My Life An original piano work by William Belote Inspired by the music and poetry of Rabindranath Tagore From the “Cosmic Chants” of Paramahansa Yogananda Thou art my life, Thou art my love, Thou art the sweetness which I do seek. In the thought by my love brought; In the thought by my […]
Read more1st of Four New Piano Pieces
An interpretation for piano of a beloved Tagore poem and chant.
Read moreThoughts on “The Holy Land”
A song and a painting expressing two of countless possible perspectives on the Middle East tragedy.
Read moreZenrin Part Two – Anthology of Passages from the Forests of Zen
To save life, it must be destroyed.When utterly destroyed, one dwells for the first time in peace. Taking up one blade of grass,Use it as a 16-foot Golden Buddha. Heat does not wait for the sun, to be hot.Nor wind the moon, to be cool. If you do not kill him,You will be killed by […]
Read moreZenrin Part One – Anthology of Passages from the Forests of Zen
Nothing whatever is hidden,From of old, all is clear as daylight. The old pine tree speaks divine wisdom, The secret bird manifests eternal truth. There is no place to seek the mind,It is like the footprints of the birds in the sky. Above, not a piece of tile to cover the head,Beneath, not an inch […]
Read moreSummertime – 1st single from Nova2Native
Written and produced with Master percussionist Chris Ramirez of Freedom Drum Circles, this song conveys the good times of Summer while acknowledging the trials of living in our ever intensifying world. I’m often struck by how a pleasant experience can be had in one local while just a few blocks away, or closer, life hangs […]
Read moreThe Wealth Cap
Whereas our planet is threatened with catastrophic environmental degradation, and collapse of the biosphere, I propose an international agreement to help achieve balance and direct funds to immediately address the emergency. The agreement will state that the personal wealth of an individual shall not exceed one billion dollars. Billionaires – Some have worked very hard, […]
Read moreGreen Tara: Devotional Journey
A Buddhist mantra set to original music. Tibetan bells, bowls, synthesizers, and recorder. Green Tara is usually depicted as a compassionate Being, ready to step down from her Lotus Throne to offer comfort and protection from all of the sufferings we experience in the world. In short, Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha means “I prostrate […]
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