What's New in 2011

December 23, 2011: We have added 2 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

The Seventh Stage of Life (2 parts) — Beezone editor and teacher Ed Reither interviews devotee and teacher Frank Marrero about the seventh stage of life, as taught by Adi Da Samraj.

December 9, 2011: We have added 5 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		Not-Two Is Peace: Florence Dance Company Performance — On December 2 and 3, 2011, the Florence Dance Company presented the Ballet Theater Event, Not-Two Is Peace, in the Teaotro Cantiere Florida, in Florence, Italy. This video clip includes excerpts from that performance.
		The Five Reality-Teachings — Words by Avatar Adi Da Samraj. Soundtrack is from The Teaching Manual of Perfect Summaries Recitation and Chants by the Adidam Sacred Music Guild (vocals: Rosa Guilfoyle and Elaine Dixon). Images by Ute Possega-Rudel.
		Advances in Technology and the Life of the Spiritual Master — Adi Da describes how the advances in technology (in photography, video recording, etc.) have made His life and work uniquely available to future generations, in a way that simply was not possible during the time of Jesus and other great Spiritual Masters.
		Not-Two Is Peace Theatrical Performance — A theatrical performance and recitation by devotee Theo Cedar Jones from Adi Da's book, Not-Two Is Peace. Dance by Isabelle Sjahsam and Maria LaMance of Artface Performance Group.
		Retreat on Adi Da Samrajashram — A story from Dutch devotee Robin Temple about his recent retreat on Adi Da Samrajashram, useful insights that he received about his egoic patterning, and a release from self-concern that Gracefully (Acausally) occurred.

November 25, 2011: We have added 6 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		A Different World: Conscious Light from the Beginning — A slideshow compiled by Brad Reynolds and posted on the third anniversary of the Divine Mahasamadhi of Avatar Adi Da Samraj (Nov. 3, 1939 - Nov. 27, 2008), as a celebration of the extraordinary Gift to humanity that is His Life and Work.
		Not-Two Is Peace: Recitation — Recitation by devotee Theo Cedar Jones from Adi Da's book, Not-Two Is Peace. The essay being recited is Principles Regarding A Global Cooperative Forum: On The Dangers Of The Old "Tribalisms" and The Necessity For A Global Cooperative Forum Based On The Prior Unity of Humankind.
		Only Sea — Devotee Pauline Chew composed and performs the contemplative piece, "Only Sea". Her music is accompanied by images of Naitauba.
		Developing Comprehensive Intention — Adi Da describes the necessity of developing the will or force of intention if there is to be Realization.
		Stories from the European Danda Retreat: October, 2011 — Retreat participants' stories about Adi Da from the four-day October, 2011 Public Retreat at the European Danda, in Maria Hoop, Netherlands. Clip ends with Adi Da's Darshan.
		Not-Two Is Peace from the Florence Dance Company — On December 2 and 3, 2011, the Florence Dance Company will present the Ballet Theater Event, Not-Two Is Peace, in Florence, Italy. Keith Ferrone, the co-director of the Florence Dance Company, gives some background on the Company and the event, then shows scenes from the rehearsal of Not-Two Is Peace (which will include Naamleela Free Jones playing her own piano compositions on stage amidst the dancers).

November 16, 2011: We have added 8 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		I Will Work With You Directly Forever — An excerpt from the two-CD set, After My Lifetime — a collection of Adi Da's talks (1974–2004) in which He considers the passing of His physical body, the significance of this Yogic Event, the ever-present Gift of the direct relationship to Him, and the never-ending Nature of His Work to Bless and Awaken all beings.
		The Heart of Understanding — Adi Da reads "The Heart of Understanding", the Prologue to His autobiography, The Knee Of Listening. Accompanied by pictures of Adi Da.
		A Difficult Man: Part 6 — This is Part 6 (the finale) of A Difficult Man: The Miraculous Activities and Radical Spiritual Teachings of Bubba Free John, an explosive and joyful film documenting the activities of Adi Da and the community of His devotees. A Difficult Man was produced and directed by Gregory Hoblit, who would later go on to be the Emmy Award-winning executive producer for such well-known television series as Hill Street Blues.
		Tat Sundaram — A composite of several Dharma Discourse excerpts, featuring one from "Truth and Religion" (in Real God Is The Indivisible Oneness Of Unbroken Light) stating "Tat Sundaram! There is no religion greater than Beauty Itself" with Naamleeela, His daughter, singing from The Ruchira Avatar Gita at the end.
		The Company of the Realizer — Adi Da instructs beginners on the usefulness of Satsang (the Company of the Realizer), both during His life and after His death.
		What is True Realization? — This video excerpt is from the DVD, The Divine Is Not The Cause.
		Realization and Renunciation are the Same Thing — This video excerpt is from the DVD, Enter Into Limitless Profundity.
		Venice Biennale Exhibition Commissioner on Adi Da — Stuart Gibson, an Exhibition Commissioner for the Venice Biennale, speaks of his experience with Adi Da Samraj.

November 9, 2011: We have added 9 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		Drawn Beyond The self — This video excerpt is from the DVD, Enter Into Limitless Profundity.
		Relinquish the Mummery of This World (6 parts) — This video excerpt is from the DVD, Relinquish the Mummery of This World.
		Do Ants Have Egos? — This video excerpt is from the DVD, The Divine Is Not The Cause.
		The Divine Is Not The Cause — This video excerpt is from the DVD, The Divine Is Not The Cause.

October 25, 2011: We added a new feature to our Audio/Video Library. Our library already supports multi-part videos by providing links to all the parts on the page associated with many particular part — for example:

This is part 1 of the 6-part series, Adi Da Visits New Zealand, March, 1988:
part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 | part 5 | part 6

This makes it very easy to watch all the parts in sequence, go back to the beginning, skip to the end, etc. . . . Already an improvement over YouTube. But we now have an additional link you can click — "Display part titles" — that will show the subtitles associated with each part:

• part 1: The Circle of Conductivity
• part 2: Being Responsible for the Circle of Conductivity
• part 3: Simply Observe Yourself
• part 4: Use Your Advantage!
• part 5: What IS Spiritual?
• part 6: Race, Culture, and Spiritual Practice
  

This shows you what the parts are, and also enables you to jump to a part of your choosing. For an example, click here.

October 23, 2011: We have added 9 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		Realization Is the Only Liberation from Loss (2 parts) — This video excerpt is from the DVD, Easy Death, which is available from The Dawn Horse Press.
		Muhammad Wong (2 parts) — This occasion (October 6, 2005) at The Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary was the last time Adi Da spoke formally in response to devotees' questions. Here He replies to a question about practice from longtime devotee, Cheech Marrero.
		Da Love-Ananda Mahal — A beautiful tour of Da Love-Ananda Mahal, the Ruchira Sannyasin Sanctuary, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Includes pictures of Adi Da at Da Love-Ananda Mahal.
		Slideshow: Bhagavan Adi Da, 2008 — A slideshow of images of Adi Da taken at Sacred Occasions in 2008 in Naitauba, Fiji.
		"I" Is The Body — Adi Da Samraj explains an early stage of the self-understanding process that develops in the Way of Adidam. The conceptual mind relaxes, yielding to the perceptual mind that knows "I" is the body beyond interior states of knowing.
		Sacred Sightings of Adi Da — Darshan video clips of Adi Da Samraj.
		Chief Phil Lane Talks About Adi Da — Hereditary Chief Phil Lane, Jr. is a traditional pipe carrier and sweat lodge keeper and an internationally acclaimed leader in human and community development. He is an endorser of Adi Da's book, Not-Two Is Peace.

October 6, 2011: We have added 13 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		Growing Up as a Devotee of Adi Da: Megan Anderson — Devotee Megan Anderson, who grew up in the Company of Adi Da, offers this testimonial to His life and work.
		Image-Art Testimonial: Stanley Hastings — Devotee Stanley Hastings, who grew up in the Adidam community, and who worked with Adi Da on His Divine Image-Art, offers this testimonial to Adi Da's life and work.
		Image-Art Testimonial: Ruy Carpenter — Devotee Ruy Carpenter, who grew up in the Adidam community, and worked with Adi Da on His Divine Image-Art, offers this testimonial to Adi Da's life and work.
		Growing Up as a Devotee of Adi Da: Nara Wood — Devotee Nara Wood, who grew up in the Company of Adi Da, offers this testimonial to His life and work.
		Growing Up As Adi Da's Sister — Joanne Urban talks about growing up as Adi Da's sister. (Joanne was nine years younger than Adi Da.)
		Slideshow: 1939-1970 — This slideshow features pictures of Adi Da from 1939 to 1970. The soundtrack is "Beloved", sung by Adi Da's daughters, from the album, May You Ever Dwell In Our Hearts.
		On the Future Publication of Adi Da's Word — Jonathan Condit, Adi Da's senior editorial assistant, tells a humorous story about the future publication of all Adi Da's Teaching that has yet to be published.
		Exhibitions of Adi Da's Image-Art: 2001-2009 — Slideshow of photos from exhibits of Adi Da's Image-Art, from 2001 to 2009. Followed by photographs of Adi Da at work on His Image-Art.
		The Sermon on the Mount — This audio excerpt is Adi Da's rendering of Jesus' Teaching, "The Sermon on the Mount". On May 28, 2006, Adi Da offered a rendering of the moral and Spiritual Teachings of Jesus of Galilee, revealing the true depth of Jesus’s authenticity as a great Realizer, in continuity with the ancient esoteric tradition of Spiritual Transmission-Masters.
		What Is Your Choice? — Adi Da Samraj talks about the great spiritual process and asks all listeners to deeply consider what their life purpose is in relation to this.
		Discipline Is an Expression of Radiance — Adi Da Samraj lovingly answers a question about struggling with disciplines in the Way of Adidam and how the disciplines become an expression of self understanding and the attraction to the Spiritual Master.
		Consider Death and Spiritual Practice Cannot Be Bypassed — Adi Da Samraj speaks about the necessity for real spiritual practice, by following His instruction in the Way of Adidam, and the necessity of being tested and grown in one's practice by being part of a culture of devotees (an "Ashram").

September 20, 2011: We have added 7 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		Paramahansa — A photographic compilation of images of Adi Da Samraj, compiled and edited by Brad Reynolds. Music from Jaya (2000).
		European Danda Retreat: August, 2011— Images from and comments about the August 2011 Retreat — "After the Passing of the Master" (led by Anthony Costabile) — at the European Danda in Maria Hoop.
		Divine Star — A slideshow from Paul Embling of photos of Adi Da Samraj. Original, devotional music by Paul Embling ("Big Softy").
		How I Fell in Love with God (2 parts) — Tom Williams, a former Presbyterian minister and longtime devotee of Avatar Adi Da, tells the story of how he "fell in love with God". He became a pastoral counselor and then a marriage and family counselor — before finally finding the books of Avatar Adi Da and at last receiving the gift of sighting his Heart-Master at the "Love of the God-Man" celebration in northern California in 1984.
		Relaxation of Conceptual Mind — Adi Da Samraj talks about the secondary aspect of self-observation as a discipline in The Way of Adidam, and the stages within the Way that lead to a greater form of sadhana (practice) in His Company.
		Liberation: The Divine Gift of the Earth Avatar — Video created by Eo Anderson, developer of the blog, The Spiralled Light of Kali Yuga. All art is from "The Spiralled Light of Kali Yuga" blog, inspired by the life and Wisdom-Teachings of Avatar Adi Da Samraj.

September 15, 2011: We added greatly expanded our page (in our Art Events and Exhibits section) for the Solo Exhibition of Adi Da's Orpheum and Linnead at the Sundaram Tagore Gallery in Beverly Hills, CA, Sep. 8 through Oct. 8, 2011.

September 8, 2011: We have added 7 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		The Avataric Era of the Dawn Horse — Artwork (and video) created by Eo Anderson, developer of the blog, The Spiralled Light of Kali Yuga. All inspired by the Divine Wisdom-Teaching of Avatar Adi Da Samraj. Not for commercial use. Only meant for friends and readers of the blog.
		The Perfect Beauty of Sapta Na — Slideshow of Adi Da's Image-Art, images of Avatar Adi Da, images from the Florence Dance Company's Divina.com, and a selection of art from the Spiralled Light blog.
		It's A Matter of Discipline — Adi Da Samraj instructs devotees on the interwovenness of Realization and Renunciation (in the form of disciplines) in the Way of Adidam.
		Adidam Music Fest: September 30, 2011 — The Adidam Music Fest will be held Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm. The event will be held at Rudramandir, 830 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA. Take part in an ecstatic evening of music, dancing, stories, refreshments and good company. The occasion will feature classical Indian music with John Wubbenhorst (bansuri), Samrat Kakkari (tabla) and the East/West jazz fusion group, "Facing East Trio".
		here is every — Slideshow of Adi Da's Image-Art, images of Avatar Adi Da, images from the Florence Dance Company's Divina.com, and a selection of art from the Spiralled Light blog.
		Island-Deep Touch Away — Slideshow of images of Adi Da Samrajashram and Adi Da Samraj, mixed with a selection of art from the Spiralled Light blog.
		Six Stages of Bondage — Slideshow of images of Avatar Adi Da Samraj and Adi Da Samrajashram, mixed with a selection of art from the Spiralled Light blog.

September 7, 2011: We added to our section, What Others Say About Adi Da's Art, Artweek.LA's Cover Story and Artist Profile for the week of September 5, 2011, Adi Da Samraj, by journalist Craig Stephens.

August 27, 2011: We have added 8 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		Ragas and Leelas with John Wubbenhorst — John Wubbenhorst (bansuri) and Samrat Kakkeri (tabla) will perform ragas and tell leelas of their trip to Fiji this Sunday, August 28th, 2011, at 4 pm, in Hands Up Hall (the Gauer house), in Lake County, California
		Every Moment is Eminently Suitable for Unlimited Profundity — In this occasion at The Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary from October 6, 2005 (the last time Adi Da spoke formally, in response to a devotee's question about practice), a longtime devotee, Cheech Marrero, who recently has had an automobile accident, asks Avatar Adi Da a question about the role of karma in his life and practice.
		Raga Marwa Alap — From the CD, Facing Beloved, by the group, Facing East. This is the second track, "Bass Alap". Steve Zerlin plays fretless bass.
		Race, Culture, and Spiritual Practice — While on a visit to New Zealand in March, 1988, Adi Da Samraj talks with a New Zealand Maori about his problems of dissociation from, and reaction to, his roots, and also about Western modes of living and thinking. Adi Da addresses his understanding about cultural ways, drawing him into a deeper consideration about the choices he is making in relation to the great Spiritual process.
		Only One Thing Wrong All Over the World— This talk was given in 1984 at The Mountain Of Attention, in Adi Da's residence, The Manner Of Flowers. Adi Da Samraj describes how the entire culture of humankind's current development is based on a core emotional problem, thus preventing the possibility of true understanding of the entire esoteric being. He calls for growth beyond this drama of limitation.
		Grant Children Freedom and Responsibility— In this talk, Adi Da offers guidance on how to relate and serve children in the process of fully maturing and becoming a loving, balanced human being, capable of relating to others and to the Divine Itself.
		What IS "Spiritual"?— While on a visit to New Zealand in March, 1988, Adi Da Samraj talks about what "spiritual" means, beyond relaxing and opening human experiences in the context of the developmental stages of life.
		Use Your Advantage!— While on a visit to New Zealand in March, 1988, Adi Da Samraj straightforwardly answers a question a devotee asks about why it is taking so long for him to realize any Spiritual Realization. Adi Da speaks of the need to take advantage of the Spiritual Master's company and teaching, as preparation for the real spiritual process, which only begins after a serious growth in understanding given during spiritual practice.

August 22, 2011: We added to our section, What Others Say About Adi Da's Art, Installation Magazine's "Galleries Installed" review of the upcoming exhibition of Adi Da Samraj's work at Sundaram Tagore Gallery Beverly Hills, from Sep 8 - Oct 8, 2011.

August 11, 2011: We have added 12 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		The Symbol — Adi Da reciting a poem, "When things have left him", from His book of poetry, Crazy Da Must Sing. Music is "Temple Water Music", by Aaron Nakagawa and friends. Video by James Newcome.
		The Knowledge Of Light (2 parts) — This talk, The Knowledge Of Light, was given by His Divine Presence Adi Da Samraj, on February 3, 1985. The talk begins with Adi Da quoting from The Dawn Horse Testament: "There Is Only Light. Light Is All There Is. All There Is Is Light." Graphics and images from Brad Reynolds (Heart Light Productions).
		Relinquish Your Mediocrity Progressively! — While on a visit to New Zealand in March, 1988, Adi Da explains the difference between a superficial ("mediocre") approach to the Way of the Heart (aka the Way of Adidam) — where one continues to let the body-mind define the purposes of one's life — and a serious approach.
		Sri Da Om — A Sacred Chant for the Divine Avatar, Adi Da Samraj, the Incarnation of Conscious Light in the world, to serve our Whole-Body Enlightenment and our compassion for all beings.
		What is Your Intention? — Adi Da questions a devotee who is trying to make sense of her own realization. His question is relevant to all practitioners and everyone considering practice: What IS your intention? "Therefore, use your lifetime for the sake of Divine Self-Realization in My Company. If you use it for anything less, then whatever is less becomes your destiny."
		Simply Observe Yourself — While on a visit to New Zealand in March, 1988, Adi Da explains the simplicity of observing oneself (in the context of the relationship with Him) and taking appropriate measures (disciplines) based on what is observed. This talk speaks of levels of responsibility within the culture of Adidam that relate to different disciplines. These levels have been refined by Adi Da over the ensuing years and thus these practices are outlined in a different manner at different levels.
		The Circle of Conductivity — While on a visit to New Zealand in March, 1988, Adi Da Samraj responds to a devotee's question about the current in the circle of the body (its force, and responsibility for it). This is a yogic dimension that is generally not open in most people but which opens in the transmission relationship with Adi Da.
		Being Responsible for the Circle of Conductivity — While on a visit to New Zealand in March, 1988, Adi Da Samraj speaks about taking up spiritual life and becoming involved in the spiritual process through the use of the company of Spiritual Realizers. He also speaks about being responsible for the yoga of Divine engagement and embrace, via the natural circuit of conductivity in the body-mind.
		Tasmai Sri Gurave Namah — Photographic Image of Avatar Adi Da Samraj. Sountrack is "Tasmai Sri Gurave Namah" (I Salute Such a Guru), from devotee Antonina Randazzo's CD, Come To Me.
		On Sadhana and the Ability to Function — Adi Da speaks about sadhana (spiritual practice) and the test of spiritual life relative to how one functions in the world. This talk was given in 1984 at The Mountain Of Attention, in Adi Da's residence, The Manner Of Flowers.
		Beyond Sex, Science, and "self" — In this Adidam Revelation Discourse from January 21, 2005, Adi Da reveals that Liberation cannot ever be achieved through sex, science, or religion! And He makes the astounding assertion, “Realization has nothing to do with the body-mind.”

July 25, 2011: We have added 8 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library.

		Quiet Dogs — The panoramic view from the porch of Quiet Dogs, one of the retreat quarters at The Mountain Of Attention.
		The Sixth Stage of Life (3-part series) — Beezone editor and teacher Ed Reither interviews devotee and teacher Frank Marrero about the fifth stage of life, as taught by Adi Da Samraj.
		The Sadhana of Locating Me — Adi Da speaks about sadhana (spiritual practice). Genuine spiritual practice is not about belief systems, mere rituals, or a little "peace of mind", but rather about actually locating the Divine, through the tangible Transmission of the Spiritual Master. This talk was given in 1984 at The Mountain Of Attention, in Adi Da's residence, The Manner Of Flowers.
		Wake Up! Let's Get Down to It — You Know What I Mean, Ladies and Gentleman? — In this audio clip, Adi Da passionately reiterates His Need for Instrumentality and Agency to continue the human demonstration of His Work here, and the accessibility of His Transmission.
		The "Bright" Room Gallery at the European Danda — The gallery maintains a permanent exhibition of works by Adi Da Samraj and is open from Wednesday to Saturday, and once a month on a Sunday, but can also be visited by appointment. The gallery is located in an old monastery in Maria Hoop in the south of Holland close to the borders of Germany and Belgium.
		After the Passing of the Master: Public Retreat at the European Danda — Invitation to a public retreat offered at the European Danda.

July 9, 2011: We have added 19 new clips (below) to our Audio/Video Library — we now have over 500 clips in our Library!

		Da Purnima Celebration: 2011 — Devotee James Steinberg invites everyone to attend the Da Purnima Celebration on July 17, 2011 at The Mountain of Attention Sanctuary in Northern California.
		On Point of View and the Limits of Knowledge — Adi Da speaks about how our points of view do not reflect a profound investigation of how reality truly is — a mysterious, spontaneous mystery that cannot be explained within the limits of viewpoint knowledge. This talk takes place at The Mountain Of Attention, in Adi Da's residence, The Manner Of Flowers, in 1984.
		Right Practice Depends on "Hearing" — Adi Da critiques the usual, egoic approaches to God-Realization and argues for the critical requirement for self-understanding as the foundation for the life of right spiritual practice.
		The Sphere of My Inherent Radiance — In this talk, given at The Mountain Of Attention on July 3, 1988, Avatar Adi Da Samraj discourses on His Spiritual Transmission, which He describes as transcending space-time and occurring in the "True Realm of Reality". He Reveals the mystery of how it is "very easy" for Him to Spiritually Bless the entirety of the cosmos with His Transmission.
		On Spiritual Transmission — Adi Da instructs devotees in the right relationship to the Life Current and the Baptism of Spirit.
		Ragas and Leelas: John Wubbenhorst & Samrat Kakkeri — At 7:30 pm, on Friday, July 29, 2011, John Wubbenhorst (bansuri) and Samrat Kakkeri (tabla) will be telling leelas of their trip to Adi Da Samrajashram and playing ragas. (John and Samrat were in Fiji June 30-July 23.)
		On Wisdom and Democracy — Adi Da talks to devotees about the wisdom and agency that must inform all political systems, as part of a mature "taking care" of culture within the world at various levels. This talk takes place at The Mountain Of Attention, in Adi Da's residence, The Manner of Flowers, in 1984.
		Whole Body Enlightenment — An early talk (from November 11, 1978) in which Adi Da talks of the moral conversion that is a continuous process of self-transcending love-communion, and is the basis of whole body Enlightenment in His Company.
		Image-Art Testimonial: Ben Grisso — A Tribute to the Life and Work of Adi Da Samraj: Part 8. Devotee Ben Grisso, who worked with Adi Da on His Divine Image-Art, offers this testimonial to Adi Da's life and work.
		Growing Up as a Devotee of Adi Da: Rachel Kuhn — A Tribute to the Life and Work of Adi Da Samraj: Part 7. Devotee Rachel Kuhn, who grew up in the Company of Adi Da, offers this testimonial to His life and work.
		Slideshow: Remember The Mystery — A Tribute to the Life and Work of Adi Da Samraj: Part 6. Slideshow showing Adi Da's relationship with children, with images/words from His book for children (and adults): What, Where, When, How, Why, and Who To Remember To Be Happy.
		Testimonial: Crane Kirkbride — A Tribute to the Life and Work of Adi Da Samraj: Part 5. Longtime devotee, Crane Kirkbride, offers this testimonial to the life and work of Adi Da Samraj, in which he describes singing for, and with, Adi Da. Includes a clip of Adi Da singing opera with Crane; and a slideshow of stunning pictures of Adi Da from 1972 through 2008, accompanied by Crane singing "I Am Who You Are".
		Testimonial: Gerald Sheinfeld — A Tribute to the Life and Work of Adi Da Samraj: Part 4. Longtime devotee, Gerald Sheinfeld, offers this testimonial to the life and work of Adi Da Samraj.
		Testimonial: James Steinberg — A Tribute to the Life and Work of Adi Da Samraj: Part 3. Longtime devotee, James Steinberg, offers this testimonial to the life and work of Adi Da Samraj.
		Slideshow: 2000-2008 — A Tribute to the Life and Work of Adi Da Samraj: Part 2. A slideshow accompaned by music from Adi Da's daughter, Tamarind Free Jones, showing images of Adi Da during the years 2000 - 2008.
		Adi Da's Divine Life and Work: Ruchiradama Nadikanta — A Tribute to the Life and Work of Adi Da Samraj: Part 1. Ruchiradama Nadikanta, senior devotee of Avatar Adi Da and a member of the Ruchira Sannyasin Order, offers this testimonial to the life and work of Adi Da Samraj.
		There Is Only Light — A compilation of visual lights and images played in conjunction with the Words and occasional image of Adi Da Samraj. Compiled and edited by Brad Reynolds. The soundtrack is "There Is Only Light", from John Mackay's album, Danavira.
		Just One Man — A musical tribute to Adi Da Samraj. Compiled and edited by Brad Reynolds. Soundtrack is "Just One Man", from the 2010 album, The Living Tree, by Jon Anderson (vocals) and Rick Wakeman (keyboard), best known as former members of the progressive rock group, Yes.
		My Purity — Adi Da recites His essay, “My Purity”. In this essay, Adi Da describes His Sacrificial Ordeal. ""It is only now that I see what has always moved me. I have been struggling since birth to transform the usual man."

June 12, 2011: We have added 8 new clips to our Audio/Video Library:

		We Just Happened to Have Musical Instruments in Our Hands — This recording of Above the Clouds was taken in November 2010, during a three day, 24-hour-a-day vigil of meditation and puja on the veranda of Aham Da Asmi Sthan, Adi Da's home on the island of Naitauba. Devotee John Wubbenhorst speaks of the sacred occasion of being dropped out into the space of being 'not really there' while the Guru plays the musical instrument (and the instrument that is one's body-mind).
		North Indian Ragas: Musician Travel Fundraiser — John Wubbenhorst (bansuri) and Samrat Kakkeri (tabla) provide a Sacred Offering of North Indian ragas. Concert benefits sacred musicians' travel to Naitauba, Fiji.
		The Sanctuary Kitchen: Quinoa Tabouli — While Adi Da recommends a maximally raw diet, the Sanctuary Kitchen occasionally makes a cooked dish drawn from the broader vegetarian cuisine. In this video, Douglas Short, the head chef at First People (the kitchen for The Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary), instructs us on how to make quinoa tabouli.
		The Story of Francis Popkin — The story of Francis Popkin, as told by Frank Marrero. Frank talks about how a young country boy showed up at his doorstep in 1981, after having read and been completely transfixed by Adi Da's book, The Enlightenment Of The Whole Body.
		Photo Darshan of Avatar Adi Da Samraj — Photographs of Avatar Adi Da Samraj from 2008 at Adi Da Samrajashram, Naituaba Island, Fiji. Music is "Khandana Bhava Bhandana" From Antonina Randazzo's album, Come to Me. Words originally written by Swami Vivekananda for his Guru, Sri Ramakrishna.
		The Reality-Teachings of the Buddhist Sages — On a rainy afternoon at The Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary in 2006, Avatar Adi Da Samraj gave what would be His final discourse in this form (with questions and answers) to His devotees, for the sake of all. He began the occasion with exquisite recitations of His Renderings of key statements from the Buddhist Sages Gotama Sakyamuni (known as “the Buddha”) and Nagarjuna. This audio clip is an excerpt from Adi Da's discourse.
		The Fifth Stage of Life — Beezone editor and teacher Ed Reither interviews devotee and teacher Frank Marrero about the fifth stage of life, as part of Beezone's continuing Webinar on Adi Da's "Seven Stages of Life" framework.
		Frigate Birds Surf the Wind of Cyclone Bune — Over 200 frigate birds (sometimes called hurricane birds) surf the winds of Tropical Cyclone Bune off shore from Naitauba Island, Fiji.

March 15, 2011: We have added 16 new clips to our Audio/Video Library:

		The Pneumaton (2-part series) — Jonathan Condit (Adi Da's senior editorial assistant) gives a 2-part presentation entitled "The Pneumaton: Bhagavan Adi Da's Book Of The Divine Spirit-Breath, at Adi Da Samrajashram, on March 10, 2011, coinciding with the publication of The Pneumaton.
		Relinquish The Mummery Of This World: Excerpt 2 — An excerpt from the talk, Relinquish The Mummery Of This World. The complete talk is available as a DVD from The Dawn Horse Press.
		A Testimonial to Adi Da by Gerald Sheinfeld — Longtime devotee, Gerald Sheinfeld, gives a testimonial to Adi Da, at the tribute that occurred on Adi Da Samrajashram, on the First Anniversary of Adi Da's Divine Mahasamadhi. This video clip is from the double DVD, A Tribute to the Life and Work of His Divine Presence, Avatar Adi Da Samraj.
		Slideshow: What Will You Do If You Love Me? — This slideshow features pictures of Adi Da from 2008. The soundtrack is Adi Da's "What Will You Do If You Love Me?", set to music by Adi Da's daughter, Naamleela Free Jones. The slideshow is from the double DVD, A Tribute to the Life and Work of His Divine Presence, Avatar Adi Da Samraj.
		Bargello Update — Keith Ferrone, director of the Florence Dance Company, talks about ongoing developments in the mixed media dance/music/art production Divina.com. Production is underway for performances at the Bargello Museum as part of the 22nd Florence Dance Festival, with the potential for furthur festival productions over the summer.
		Beezone Interviews Leroy Stilwell — Beezone editor Ed Reither interviews author and devotee Leroy Stilwell about his new book, Love's Sacrifice and the Ordeal to Become Human: 30 Years with my Spiritual Master Adi Da.
		The Fourth Stage of Life — Beezone editor and teacher Ed Reither interviews devotee and teacher Frank Marrero about the fourth stage of life, as taught by Adi Da Samraj.
		The Third Stage of Life (4-part series) — Beezone editor and teacher Ed Reither interviews devotee and teacher Frank Marrero about the third stage of life, developing during the ages of 14 and 21, as taught by Adi Da Samraj.
		The Seven Stages of Life: Introduction — A short pictorial introduction to "The Seven Stages of Life" video series as presented by Beezone.com, with a disclaimer.
		Adi Da on Relating to His Devotees — Adi Da talks about the switch from His "Teaching Years" mode of relating to His devotees, to His "Blessing Years" mode.
		Darshan: 12/24/95 — Darshan given by Adi Da Samraj on December 24, 1995, in Land Bridge Pavilion at The Mountain Of Attention. Devotee Andre Decio describes the occasion.
		Snowing at The Mountain Of Attention — Douglas Short took this brief video clip of snow at the main gate of The Mountain Of Attention.

February 25, 2011: We updated our article, Is Adi Da still spiritually active, now that His human lifetime is over? in our FAQs section.

January 15, 2011: We have added 8 new clips to our Audio/Video Library:

		Darshan of Adi Da at Lopez Island, April 2000 — Darshan of Adi Da Samraj at Lopez Island, Washington, shortly after the Ruchira Dham Event of April 12, 2000. The soundtrack is Adi Da speaking, from the talk, "The Ultimate State is Bodiless and Mindless".
		The Blue OK Interviews John Wubbenhorst — Scott Morrow from The Blue OK interviews John Wubbenhorst, longtime devotee, and founder of the world music group, Facing East.
		The Blue OK Interviews Bill Stranger — Scott Morrow from The Blue OK interviews Bill Stranger, longtime devotee, and founder of DharmaCafe and DharmaCafe Books.
		The Blue OK Interviews Angelo Druda — Scott Morrow from The Blue OK interviews Angelo Druda, author of The Tao of Rejuvenation: Fundamental Principles of Health, Longevity and Essential Well-Being. Angelo Druda shares knowledge from many cultures and traditions, related to the purification, rejuvenation, and regeneration of the body, including teachings from Adi Da Samraj's practices related to bodily conductivity, diet, exercise, and feeling.
		Interview of Anthony Costable by Never Not Here — Never Not Here TV is a weekly public access TV show in the Chicago area devoted to interviewing people with interesting ideas about the meaning of life. NNH talks with devotee Anthony Costabile about Adi Da and Adidam. Anthony is one of the principal missionaries and communicators for Adidam. He currently lives in the Chicago Ashram.
		Interview of James Steinberg by Ken Rose — James Steinberg is interviewed about Adi Da on Ken Roses's radio program, What's Now, on KOWS radio in Sonoma County. James is the author of Divine Distraction and Love of the God-Man.
		The Sanctuary Kitchen — The first 6 parts of an ongoing instructional video series from Douglas Short, the "raw chef" of the Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary Kitchen.
		Photos and Video Clips of Adi Da — This is a seven-part (1 hour and 42 minute) compilation (by Brad Reynolds) of historical pictures and videos of Adi Da.

January 2, 2011: We have added 1 new clip to our Audio/Video Library:

Naitauba Organic Farm Crew — A slideshow of the Naitauba Farm Crew, at work on tropical organic farm in Fiji in 2010.

January 1, 2011: We have added 9 new clips to our Audio/Video Library:

		Devotional Chanting in Temple Adi Da — Devotional chanting in Temple Adi Da, at Adi Da Samrajashram (Naitauba).
		Seven Stages of Life (part 1) — The Beezone interviews devotee Frank Marrero on December 22, 2010 about his relationship with Adi Da Samraj and particularly about Adi Da's framework of "the seven stages of life", which is about the stages of human development from birth to Divine Enlightenment.
		I Am More Like You Than You Are — "My Play with My devotees is associated with profound physical discomfort. This process of Submitting Myself to you all involves physical suffering, because in doing so I become you. I take on your mind-force, your karmas, your vision, your state. I duplicate you in this body. I express you. I do the same things as you. It is not Me — it is a reflection, a mirror, a form of sacrificial participation."
		Hearing and Seeing — Adi Da answers a devotee's questions about the nature of (and relation between) hearing Him and seeing Him. He describes the nature of the 1.3 level of practice in the Way of Adidam, as a period of preparation for seeing Him. He describes how hearing matures. He then describes level 2 and the transition to level 3.
		The Knee of Listening: Prologue — Adi Da reads the Prologue to The Knee of Listening.
		Guru as Consolation — Adi Da describes how the Guru is sought traditionally as a form of consolation, and how devotees must transcend the tendency to do that in relationship to Him.
		Photos and Video Clips of Adi Da (3-part series) — A compilation (by Brad Reynolds) of historical pictures and videos of Adi Da, interspersed with images of Adi Da's teachers, places of pilgramage and yajna and gathering with devotees, Adi Da's Image-Art, and Adidam iconography.
		Relinquish The Mummery Of This World — An excerpt from the talk, "Relinquish The Mummery Of This World". The complete talk is available as a DVD from The Dawn Horse Press.
		The Great Secret — In this excerpt from the talk, The Great Secret, Avatar Adi Da speaks about how growth in Spiritual terms depends on fulfilling the impulse of the heart: to live the sacred life by always living in contemplation of the "Sat-Guru", or Spiritual Master. The full talk is available from the Dawn Horse Press on the DVD, The Great Secret, which is available alone or as part of the 6-DVD 20th Anniversary Series.