Bardo Blues

I have painfully stumbled into a paradox of sorts. What if “follow what feels alive” is quietly killing the art of devotion? Yeah, it has its wisdom—beautiful even. But what happens when your practice feels dry, hollow, or dead? Do you quit? Go find something sexier—an ecstatic dance, a kink fest, a new shiny path? This episode of Bardo Blues plays in that paradox: the wisdom of following resonanc...

When the darkest nights burn, somehow faith can shine. In the void of voids, we sing along with the Hindu God Surya. In Hindu mythology the primordial mother of all mothers - the goddess Aditi has celestial children known as the Ādityas . Among them, Surya, the Sun God, is the most well-known. And so inspired by our degenerate times, we explore his cosmic struggle. Enjoy! Dedicated to the cosmic u...

Ever feel like you’re stuck, trapped in patterns you can’t break? Sacred Songs of a Fool is an invitation to explore that tender space between who we are and who we long to be. Here, the aspirational heart takes center stage, pulsing with the sounds of sirens and whales, echoing with mantras and primal calls. This episode dives into the mess and beauty of trying to be better, with sacred songs as...

What can we truly trust in a world where truth feels slippery? Is there something deeper we can attune to — beyond logic, beyond feelings? In this episode, Jampa takes us through his raw, personal journey of discovering various ways of knowing. From the safety of the rational mind and spirituality that strips away the b******t, into a more embodied and tender experience. But Jampa ventures beyond...

In a world on fire, something wants to sing. I am not quite sure what wants to be born. For me. For you. For the world. But for this samsaric soul this post is a seed. Many of you have asked for a podcast or an audio book. You have poked and nudged my stubborn fearful self. Humbly and cautiously I offer yet another digital bit to this world wide web. As a result, ZenRants (blog) is dead and Bardo...