Chants of a Lifetime

Searching for a Heart of Gold

By: Krishna Das

Narrated by: Krishna Das

Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Chants of a Lifetime offers an intimate collection of stories, teachings, and insights from Krishna Das, who has been called "the chant master of American yoga" by the New York Times. Since 1994, the sound of his voice singing traditional Indian chants with a Western flavor has brought the spiritual experience of chanting to audiences all over the world. He has previously shared some of his spiritual journey through talks and workshops, but now he offers a unique book-with-audio download combination that explores his fascinating path and creates an opportunity for just about anyone to experience chanting in a unique and special way.

Chants of a Lifetime includes photos from Krishna Das' years in India and also from his life as a kirtan leader - and the audio that is offered exclusively in the book consists of a number of "private" chanting sessions with the author. Instead of just being performances of chants for listening, the recordings make it seem as if Krishna Das himself is present for a one-on-one chanting session. The idea is for the listener to explore his or her own practice of chanting and develop a deepening connection with the entire chanting experience.

This audio product contains a PDF with supporting material, and the PDF is available to download.

Download the accompanying reference guide.

©2010 Krishna Das (P)2021 Hay House, Inc.

Beautiful. Read it. Or listen.

Truly beautiful on so many levels. It set me straight and answered questions that I’ve had about chanting; all the while entertaining me with a great adventure.

Excellent

So glad I purchased this book. Just started following Krishna Das. Love the chants at the end. They put my tired bones to sleep each night now . But in a good way! Lol

Amazing!

Inspiring, hypnotic and uplifting. I will be listening to this audio over and over again. And what a beautiful start to the day to chant to the kirtan collection. Looking forward to seeing Krishna Das in Los Angeles this spring!

Recognize this great text ASAP...

Since I was 14 I have read "The Life and Teachings of The Masters of the Far East", Autobiography of Yogi, Unvieled Mysteries, The Magic Presence, ect... AND THIS book IS In the Same League. Even at Krishna Das' inevitable protest, it remains true. This Is vital text, because it is made by One of us Struggling to get there, and in True Earnestness. I but wish I had stumbled into it sooner. Krishna Das indeed.
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Beautiful, Amazing and Relatable

This is a beautiful story, well written, relatable. I enjoyed every minute of it 3 times so far.

Blessed

I find this book to be beautiful and intensely moving. I would suggest this book for anyone looking towards the inner world.

Very sincere, one of the best books I’ve had the pleasure of listening to.

I was first turned on to the spiritual path by Ram Dass, but after absorbing his teachings I stumbled across KD. His perspective is a bit more relatable out of the rawness of his experiences. Some of his chapters left me laughing, crying, and some with chills and awe. What is even better is he is an entertaining narrator who conveys his experience with truth and love. Thank you for sharing KD, I hope our paths cross one day so I can thank you in person for sharing your wisdom and experience with the world.

I can't wait to listen to this a 2nd time.

I really loved this book and I'm so glad that Krishna Das was reciting it himself. I have a personal belief that people who suffer as Krishna suffered are still tethered to the other side. I have also spent this year studying Neil Diamond and his personal struggle and connection to darkness, loneliness and finding his place in the world. For both of them it seems the music is what connected them to the light. Both beautiful souls deserve to feel Joy and not suffering. Through their suffering they bring beautiful light to us through their music. Music takes us to that altered state that we look for in meditation.

I'm so enamored with the chanting and harmonium that I purchased a harmonium myself a month ago and have started taking lessons. I know my review is not really talking about the book but the book is beautifully written about his intimate connection to his Guru and how this relationship saved his life. For anyone experiencing Darkness and trying to find that connection to the light this book is a blessing. Thank you Krishna Das. I hope to enjoy one of your concerts one day. I missed you by a week at Sivananda in the Bahamas back in 2019. May you experience Joy and peace for the rest of your life, whether or not you are chanting. namaste, Marcia Allen

So good

This book is amazing! KD is down to earth and really relatable. He has great stories and even better advice on how to deal with your own shit! He wouldn’t consider himself a great spiritual teacher but he is!

Great storytelling…..

One of my Audible favorites. Will listen agin soon. Great Kirtan are included at end of audiobook.