<p>Tuomas Mäkinen is a member of a Hindu Ashram in Philo, California.  He is also a former punk rocker and an immigrant from Finland.  In his first book, he tells the story of his transition from an angst-ridden teenager to a spiritually focused monk.  Folklorist and local songwriter, Holly Tannen talks about her recent CD release and her love of traditional music.</p>

Tuomas Mäkinen is a member of a Hindu Ashram in Philo, California. He is also a former punk rocker and an immigrant from Finland. In his first book, he tells the story of his transition from an angst-ridden teenager to a spiritually focused monk. Folklorist and local songwriter, Holly Tannen talks about her recent CD release and her love of traditional music.

<p>Tuomas Mäkinen is a member of a Hindu Ashram in Philo, California.&nbsp; He is also a former punk rocker and an immigrant from Finland.&nbsp; In his first book, he tells the story of his transition from an angst-ridden teenager to a spiritually focused monk.&nbsp; Folklorist and local songwriter, Holly Tannen talks about her recent CD release and her love of traditional music.</p>

Upwelling: Tuomas Mäkinen and Holly Tannen

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