Extraordinary multi-instrumentalist musician and longtime meditator Dave Cipriani joins Jaymee to share stories of the month he spent meditating w/ Pema Chödron at Gampo Abbey, how a path magically unfolded for him in his 20's to learn Indian Slide Guitar in India with Pandit Barun Kumar Pal (a senior disciple of Ravi Shankar), his great fortune studying music w/ jazz great Charlie Byrd, what it was like studying meditation at Shambhala in the 90's, and his recent healing experiences w/ ayahuasca. Dave also plays live for us on classical guitar an incredible rendition of Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', and an evening raga on Indian Slide Guitar. This episode is steeped in Buddhist concepts and philosophies that will be easily palatable for beginners, and demonstrates virtuoso musicianship that will move you deeply. You can find more about Dave at: www.DaveCipriani.com and on Instagram: @davecipriani

Cover photo: Lou Mora

Opening/closing theme song 'If Not Now, Them When' written and performed by J. Carpenter.