In the Buddhist tradition, dāna means generosity — the open-handed, open-hearted giving that arises naturally in response to conditions. It is strongest when it is not transactional — not “I give you this, you give me that” — but when the field of giving and receiving is alive, flowing, and mutual.
When we give or receive in this way, we are simply participating in the living current of generosity that nourishes both giver and receiver.
Music, like meditation or friendship, can carry that current — a shared resonance rather than a trade.
In that spirit, these offerings are freely given. Please feel free to simply receive these musical offerings, or share them with friends, family, or anyone who might be touched by them — anywhere in the Field.
May they travel where they are most needed, bringing beauty, reflection, and stillness.
Free gifts
Music & chanting
Amitabha (Buddha) — fingerstyle guitar, based on a chant I learned at the City of 10,000 Buddhas in California.
Om Hreem — Guitar and voice — my take on a Hindu chant. A true field recording — an inexpensive classical guitar, an open heart, and the crickets of the Indian night. (Definitely use earbuds for this one.)
Saṅghacchadhvam —Voice (no guitar) — chanting(in Sanskrit) of the final verse of the Ṛg Veda, X.191.2-4 (3 repetitions).
Mettā-sutta —Voice (no guitar) — chanting(in Pāli) of the Discourse on Loving-Kindness. From the Sutta Nipāta, 1.8.
Guitar Dharma
This small booklet explores how playing the guitar can become a path of awareness — through body, speech, and mind. Drawing on Buddhist teachings, Nonviolent Communication, and the spirit of presence, it invites musicians to approach their instrument as practice, not performance.
Generosity takes many shapes. Offerings can flow freely, with or without money.
Certainly channels of monetary exchange do help sustain me and the music. If you’re inspired to share this music with others in this way, you can:
~ send any album as a gift directly through Bandcamp: select what you want to give, click “Send as Gift” under the Buy button, then add your message and Bandcamp will deliver the music straight to their inbox.
If you’d rather send through a non-monetary channel, you can:
