Sangita Devi (1,497)
Sangita Devi leads a kirtan, which is a musical devotional tradition(a form of bhakti yoga), every Tuesday night in Asheville. Amy and Andrew are the singers who lead the chants and have been a wonderful support for me in reawakening my musical talents. You'll find me there on most Tuesdays singing or attempting to play tabla.
Amma Satsang of Asheville (1,407)
For those who gravitate towards Bhakti yoga, this group meets regularly to chant, pray, meditate, and do community service under the auspices of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (aka. Amma or Ammachi)
My amazon wishlist (1,303)
Here's my shameless plug for you to buy me something. Considering my budget, it would be greatly appreciated.
Fools Crow: Wisdom and Power (1,125)
Frank Fools Crow was a most revered elder and healer of the Lokota people in the 1900's. This book details accounts of how he approached life and the methods he used to tap the essence of God, thus becoming a "hollow bone". These few short words barely scratch the surface of how amazing he was or the book. It has valuable lessons for anyone on any spiritual path.
Ed Littlefox - Soquili Center (1,023)
I met Ed Littlefox, a Cherokee Saponi elder, when I was 15. At the time I had lost faith in Christianity and knew there was something deeper to be found. In my search for a "new religion" I came across Littlefox. He mentored me till the age of 21 or so and taught me that I didn't need drugs to get high and that the greatest textbook was the world around me. If it weren't for him, I would probably be either dead or some junkie loser. Though I still battle with the feelings of being a loser from time to time, the junkie part never happened. hehe Anyways, Littlefox now has a piece of land where he keeps about 40 horses and runs an educational and Cherokee ceremonial center in North Carolina.
The Vision by Tom Brown, Jr. (1,020)
Little did my mom know the effect this book would have on me when she picked it off the shelf having never read it. "This looks like a book for Matthew", she thought. Yep. This book details the experiences Tom had with the Apache elder Stalking Wolf. This book covers the sacred practice of the Vision Quest as a tool for finding your purpose and answers to your deepest questions directly from the Creator.
The Life of Milarepa : A New Translation from the Tibetan (1,017)
The story of the Tibetan saint Milarepa profoundly touched me in my early explorations of world religions. If you ever thought you weren't worthy of spiritual grace for being a bad person this book gives hope. Milarepa' s early life was littered with cruel and murderous acts yet he was still able to redeem himself later in life to become one of Tibet's greatest saints.
Tom Brown, Jr. - Tracker School (997)
From 1993 - 1997 I took over 15 of his weeklong intensives and volunteered to help with over 30 more. Ed Littlefox taught me to open my eyes, that the world around me was the greatest textbook. Tom taught me to read. My mom actually introduced me to him via his book The Vision. Little did my mom know how much it would change my life.
Bob Moog (994)
Bob Moog (pronounced Mogue, as in 'rhymes with vogue') I had the great fortune to study with him during his last year teaching at UNCA. For those of you who don't know, his influence on commercial theremins and keyboard synthesizers is legendary. What he taught me went way beyond electronic music. In fact, to paraphrase his first lecture, he said "It is senseless for me to teach you how to use a particular piece of equipment or software because technology is constantly changing. I prefer to teach you how to teach yourself". The intensity and lessons from the courses I took from him dramatically shaped how I approach life and technology.
Matthew Cox's Cafe Shop (954)
You can show your support for me and this website by purchasing something from my Cafe Shop. Who knows what you'll find here. Shirts, Mugs, and more all with my own personal touch.
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