Exploring contemplative awareness in daily life, drawing from and with much discussion of the writings of Thomas Merton, aka "Father Louie".
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Bjork - Jesus Prayer
A video of John Tavener's 'Prayer of the Heart' which he wrote
especially for Bjork (an Icelandic singer/songwriter). It is a stunning setting of the 'Jesus Prayer' -
"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me".
I first learned of this prayer from my Vedanta teacher, who advised me to read "The Way of a Pilgrim". I've used it many times since, sometimes I can remember vividly when and where, eventually it gets into your sleep.
Wonderful. Bjork's rendition of the prayer seems child-like, going back into time like the NASA advent photographs do, getting closer and closer to our origin.
Thank you for sharing this mesmerizing video. Very meditative. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteI first learned of this prayer from my Vedanta teacher, who advised me to read "The Way of a Pilgrim". I've used it many times since, sometimes I can remember vividly when and where, eventually it gets into your sleep.
ReplyDeleteIcelandic is cool.
Wonderful. Bjork's rendition of the prayer seems child-like, going back into time like the NASA advent photographs do, getting closer and closer to our origin.
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Beth... So very powerful...
ReplyDeleteAnd the idea of using Mandelbrot sets as the visual was truly inspired..
Thank you. So we fly ...together.
ReplyDelete4 years later, but still inspirational on this Sunday morning...Thnx - and for other things!
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