In March 2002, Paula happened to meet Hans Jurgen Kary (Hansadutta das) through her good friend Jim Seymour, and the adventure continued. Hansadutta, a local Swami from the Hare Krishna faith, offered a complete Kirtan (Chanting and eating tradition). The Hare Krishna chant was recorded in April of 2002 with six Krishna devotees, …Produced by Cloverdale artist and teacher Paula Gilbert, “Chanting for Healing and Prayer,” is a collaborative musical effort featuring talented local artists and musicians, with proceeds benefiting global unity causes including Oxfarm, RAWA, Twin Tower Orphan Fund, Global Exchange and Food Not Bombs.
“It was a great healing adventure to all sing together,” recalled Paula. “I remember it was pouring rain outside…it was like the skies were raining all the tears and grief we felt for the victoms of the 9/11 attack.”
In March 2002, Paula happened to meet Hans Jurgen Kary (Hansadutta das) through her good friend Jim Seymour, and the adventure continued. Hansadutta, a local Swami from the Hare Krishna faith, offered a complete Kirtan (Chanting and eating tradition). The Hare Krishna chant was recorded in April of 2002 with six Krishna devotees, Nakula das, Gadadhara das, Lokanatha das, Vishwambhara Towle, Jim Seymour and Radha Towle. They were joined by Pat Gear, Paula Glibert, Rick Gilbert, Tory Rotlisberger, Crystal Sanchez, and Mal & Elise Tornay.
Hansadutta spent time with The Beatles in the 60′s, when they were in India learning about Krishna. “After each session (even at the recording studio), they all ate a wonderful vegetarian dinner prepared by Hansadutta and the devotees,” says Paula
The album, Chanting for Healing and Prayer, has been selling well in local stores such as Cornucopia Natural Foods in Cloverdale, Toyon Books in Headburg and Mendocino Mercantile in Hopland, and is available for purchase on the at www.chantingforhealing.com.
or Email Paula: paula@chantingforhealing.com
“Its absolutely beautiful in every way …right down to the CD cover,” says Jamie of Indiana, who recently purchased the album online.
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