Responses to Our Site


1435 responses as of April 24, 2025


Theo Cedar (Oakland, California)Barbara Scrafford (Three Rivers, California)Alaya Gernon (Welwyn, England)Sky David (Carlsbad, California)Al Crawley, Jr. (Washington, DC)Frank Marrero (San Francisco area, California)Susan Gauer (Toronto, Canada)Martin Goulding (Rockhampton, Australia)Randy Handley (Nashville, Tennessee)Justin Berry (Phoenix, Arizona)Paul Boutet (Montreal, Canada)

These responses are from 49 countries:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brazil, California, Cameroon, Canada, China, Colombia, East Timor, Eritrea, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Liberia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Zambia.

Here are just some of the responses from visitors to our site
(both non-devotees and devotees).


What an outstanding website. A beacon of hope and light and joy to a world that desperately needs these teachings. I'm learning and finding my way towards Adi Da Samraj, and what you have made available online really helps me. Thank you very much!

—Michael

As a very recent returnee, drawn back to the Heart by the Master, I felt there had to be such a site. Lo and behold, here it is! Thanks!

—Lauren

If you are a reader, friend or devotee of Adi Da and want to be instructed or receive Darshan then this is the best and most comprehensive site (by far).

—Martin G.

[about Anthony Costabile's article, The Call To Be Love:] It's great to read for the first time someone's willingness to address the issues of sexuality and emotions. I found it freeing to read and I am encouraged to explore further into Adi Da's work.

—Susan

Thank you so much for this excellent website and chronicle of our Beloved, Great Master Adi Da. It's my Source for daily Heart-Release/Reception of Adi Da Samraj. I love the new insights I have gotten from the content, and I especially enjoy any new stories that may come along. Bubba Free John came to me via a dream I had in 1983, just one week after I had gotten married. That morning I woke up with a strange (but familiar?) chant resounding in my head. I went to my favorite "new age" bookstore at lunch that day and there was an original copy of The Knee Of Listening right there on the bookshelf — I immediately recognized the man on the cover as the man in my dream the night before. I regretfully never made it to The Mountain Of Attention or became a formal devotee. But since Beloved's Mahasamadhi, I have felt a weight lift off of me and am turning to Him more than ever . . . Thanks to your website, I feel a connection again.

—Rex

Thanks for this beautiful website. . . I am in a bliss moment reading so magnificent work of Adi Da. My heart is dancing, my soul's flying. I've read Krishnamurti, Osho, Ramana, Nisargadatha, etc; but Adi Da is beyond them, he continues where the others stopped.

—Marcio S. (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

This site is my Favourite point of contact for almost everything Adidam. It is the place that I most often send people to, and where I find stuff myself.

—E.W.

I just wanted to let you know how helpful your site has been for me. Of all the sites dedicated to Adi Da Samraj, yours stands out head and shoulders above the others for the depth and insights revealed. Many, many thanks.

—Ray G. (Windermere, United Kingdom)

A big time, powerful website full of brilliant insights and stories from many, many people who have been profoundly touched by the Great Sage Adi Da Samraj.

—Mark S.

I read Adi Da's books for the first time six years ago. My dear ones, it had an awesome effect on me. As a prominent member in a Christian community, I have tried during these years to ignore the persistent tugging of my heart by Beloved Da. But I can't any longer. As Da would say, I am tired of seeking alternatives. I love you, Da. I bow most gratefully at Your feet, even though I have already done that many times in my dreams.

—Kalu I. (Nigeria)

I'd like to thank you very much for the article on The Recognition-Response to Adi Da. It's a subject that I was struggling with . . . Not that I don't accept on some level that Beloved Adi Da is the Divine Person, but that recognition is not at a feeling depth that it makes a real and profound difference in my life — the kind of difference where I would just feel happy at the mere sufficiency of Him. I often listen to Him talking to devotees and sometimes tell them that they are living a Godless life. It always strikes me when He says that, as I feel it is essentially true of me too. Your article was a Godsend. It addressed so many questions (and so clearly) and was so full of quotes from Beloved Adi Da that it was of real help to me. I am sure I will be returning to it again and again. I think it could be essential reading for devotees and non-devotees alike. I have only just re-stumbled onto your site, and feel there is so much wonderful material on it — I'll be regularly returning to it.

—Robert M. (London)

[commenting on our article about The Eternal Vow:] I greatly appreciated reading your detailed response to the questioner here. As a matter of fact, I am currently preparing to take the Third Congregation vow and found your comments to be extremely helpful in clarifying my own reasons for taking this vow. [From the article:] "In some sense, you don't choose It; It chooses you." Yes, that really sums it up for me. I've come to a point where it is obvious that I need to take the vow — partly because of the Revelation, but also because the "non-Divine" distractions of this world no longer have such a grip on me. "Garbage" falls away effortlessly once it is realized as such. So thanks very much for your response to the question and for making it available here.

—Larry S.

[commenting on a video clip from one of Adi Da's Talks:] This is the voice of an Avatar. I have been a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda for many years, but anyone whose heart is opened to receive the truth should be overwhelmed by this incredible video. I wish I could get this on DVD. I love Da Free John and feel it is a great honor to watch and hear him.

—789armstrong

Very nice website. Very refreshing to finally read firsthand stories instead of all the misinterpretations circulating the Web!

—Cyril (Benicia, California)

I absolutely love the Adi Da Up Close website. At times, I have to drag myself away — THANK YOU!

—Denise H. (Durban, South Africa)

This site is so heartwarming. It is such a good site to recommend to friends, and to anyone interested in Adidam.

—Brigit

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, Lawsuits and Media Circuses:] Thank you for very clear and helpful information about a difficult and sensitive subject.

Theo Cedar (Oakland, California)Theo Cedar (Oakland, California)

I've been reading a lot on your site, and it's so wonderful. I can really feel the spiritual energy from Da pouring off the computer screen through those stories. I could fall into meditation right here. Wow. Very inspiring stuff. Nearly in tears a couple of times.

—John (Canada)

Adi Da Up Close is a treasure.

—Margaret R. (Loch Lomond, California)

I'm very impressed with the site, and what you all have gathered together. It is really big and has a big energy feeling to it. I appreciate all the hard work it must have taken for you. . . . you've done a great job.

—Connie M. (Northern California)

What a wonderful website! I read Cheech's story, and plan to read the rest.

—Helen

[commenting on Bill Worden's story, My First Years with Adi Da:] This site is always evolving, never set in concrete, fresh and alive with generosity and heart-felt love of the Divine. Also just spotted the new pictures. Love the ones where Adi Da embraces His devotees. Love to see His human contact. Adidam is truly only about intimacy, the dissolution of separateness.

—Peter W. (England)

I love this website — visit it daily! It has been immensely helpful and inspirational to me!

—Georgia W. (Burbank, California)

This website is amazing! I spent like two hours on it last night. Incredible stories — nothing like hearing them straight from the devotee's mouth... awesome.

—LaLa (New Zealand)

[Chris Tong's article, The Way of the Bone] is such a wonderful and helpful article, thank you very much! My Guru, Santosha Tantra, suggested to me I read it! I printed it out and have read it many times. It is right on the mark, exactly what I have been up to for so many years now, and finally I can see it, feel it, admit it, and have the desire to do SOMETHING ELSE! THAT is a miracle.

Barbara Scrafford (Three Rivers, California)Barbara Scrafford (Three Rivers, California)

This is a great site. I've sent a lot of people to it.

—Chandira (Seattle, Washington)

I've read a large chunk of Adi Da Up Close. You've covered all the topics one might ask about (I know I have!) from the good to the "bad" in straightforward ways. Providing firsthand accounts, in addition to the excerpts from all of Adi Da's books, is great. I highly recommend this website!

—Aaron J.

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, Club Rat:] Great story — very moving. Adi Da served us always, in everything, passionately in His time in the body, and Eternally. Such Love.... thanks.

—Thomas F.

I love the Adi Da Up Close website, and it's the first site I tell people to visit to learn about Adi Da and Adidam. I just read the page with the results of the survey showing that "Most ex-devotees are NOT negatively disposed toward Adi Da and Adidam". I'm really glad this kind of article is available. Great work, guys!

—Rosemary (Northern California)

BRAVO! The web-page builders here have hit a Home Run, in my opinion. Your presentation from your home page, at this website, is upbeat and friendly. I'll come back and visit again.

—Steve O'Keefe (Alexandria, Virginia)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, Spiritual Recognition of Adi Da: Some Initial Stories:] I have never met [Adi Da] and I have never researched his beliefs . . .

I have recently done a little research and read a few websites and was absolutely in awe and totally amazed... I am truly lost for words. I have been trying to search for words to explain what I am feeling, but words don't seem to cut it.

A few of the prophecies he forecast are like deja vu — it's like, I thought everyone was making it up, so surreal. If anything I am yearning to learn and know more yet there is this feeling inside me that just says it's alright, relax and let it be sort of thing, and for the most part that is what I intend on doing. I just wanted to show my love for a love that has moved me to tears and at the same time brought me peace of mind. And yes, all without meeting anyone. My love always.

—L.W. (Auckland, New Zealand)

Thank you, your website is just stunning . . . you are doing amazing work.

—Xandra

For me, the Adi Da Up Close website is the richest resource today on the internet for anyone with real interest in the Divine Reality-Way of Adidam.

You know a website is "deep" when you can't come close to exhausting its offerings in one good, absorbed sitting. And I especially love its dynamic nature, changing, improving and growing every week. It feels alive.

Beloved Avatar Adi Da's Divine Spiritual Transmission tangibly flows through the "one's & zero's" that create the appearance of this wonderful site.

This is such a great service to devotees and friends of Adidam worldwide.

Considering what we know as devotees, and the unstoppable Force of Adi Da's Divine Siddhi in the world, we should expect to see many, many more such transparent, egoless forms of "web-Agency" in the very near future.

Thank you once again for your service.

—Sarah

[about our video excerpt from the Not-Two Is Peace Ballet performance of March 15, 2013 in Florence:] Beautiful.

—Trish M. (Canberra, Australia)

Rock on! You guys are doing a seriously badass job with this website. A very, very good website. Thank you.

—Mark S. (Tualatin, Oregon)

[commenting on Anthony Costabile's article, The Call To Be Love:] Thank you for your exhaustive and sincerely written article, which I found very helpful in understanding the issues addressed which are naturally of interest and concern to me.

—Mark Maybank (Berlin, Germany)

I love this site! Thank you for your site, it has helped me a great deal to understand the history. I do feel the "bad publicity" regarding the past is simply misunderstood by the conventional mind. I was in the process of becoming a devotee, and was heartbroken when Beloved Adi Da passed into Divine Mahasamadhi two days before I was to start. I then had the most remarkable experience. The Murti changed to Light as it often does, and suddenly within the Murti, a foot and and thumb appeared. The thumb then extended and burst into my third eye, and I experienced a crashing current and fell back. Since this moment I have continued to turn to Beloved. I could go on far more detailing the Gracious Gifts of Bhagavan!

Alaya Gernon (Welwyn, England)Alaya Gernon (Welwyn, England)

[commenting on our reply to a question about testing the Way of Adidam:] I don't know who replied here, but it is excellent. The compassion for the question, the understanding of what might be going on for the questioner, or anyone that might have doubts about becoming a formal devotee touched me tremendously and I think will serve many.

—Peter

I felt "as if something lifted" in me, like an "engram" embedded in my psych, when I read the Lawsuit section. I'm so impressed, this website is simply outstanding in every area. The writing is human and accessible, the categories so well thought out, the entire website is simply extraordinary and reflects hundreds of hours you all have invested of your time.

—Kathleen B.

Great site! Thank you for doing this. I have been a devotee for ten years, and never heard some of the stuff you have on here — particularly relative to the dissident period.

—Sue

Thank you for making this site. I have been using it to support my recognition of Beloved Da.

—Tracy

This site hosts a beautiful collection of devotees' stories of their relationships with Bhagavan Adi Da Samraj.

—Jennifer

[commenting on Three Talks on Love of Children:] This is great and makes understanding of love better. I am highly interested in more of these works.

—Kathy (Lagos, Nigeria)

Glad so much good work is going into this website. It has become a powerhouse of a website. I remember when I first saw it three or more years ago. It has become so much fuller since then. Really great.

—Neeshee P. (Hawaii)

[commenting on Crane Kirkbride's singing of Adi Da's poem, I Am As One Who Left His Home To Do A Thing For Man:] One of the most touching and heart felt works to ever be electronically transmitted for all. I will bring others to this to hear again and again.

Sky David (Carlsbad, California)Sky David (Carlsbad, California)

Many thanks for all the wonderful work you're doing at Adi Da Up Close — fantastic site!

—Tom C. (California)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, The Sign of Open Hands:]Thank you for this informative article. I have wondered why devotees have their hands raised in this manner.

—Darren Tayloe (Wilmington, North Carolina)

Profound thanks for all that you are creating here.

—Laura H.

[commenting on Karl Kaiser's story about his 9-year old son Ivan's meeting with Adi Da:] This remarkable story is an example of Beloved Adi Da's Grace through and through. I was blessed to be at The Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary at this Darshan occasion when Beloved Adi Da embraced Ivan. It truly felt as if Adi Da embraced everyone there in that single moment. Even now in the photo, I still see that true love in Adi Da's face and feel it in my heart! Jaya Adi Da!

Al Crawley, Jr. (Washington, DC)Al Crawley, Jr. (Washington, DC)

Adi Da Up Close is a wonderfully amazing creative work of Art that I feel enthusiastic about passing onto my friends. My congratulations to the team that has put so much love into creating it.

—Noel E. (New Zealand)

[commenting on A Word on Skeptics and Critics of a Most Extraordinary Communication:] I too, doubted Adi Da was a REAL Master. I studied with the teaching daily for two years. I lived in the Community with much contact with the Spiritual Master for years. It was cool and enlivening and purifying, BUT no Big deal. Then, one day, even as I harbored my doubts, He overwhelmed all. I was subsumed into unending oceanic joy without end. Bliss is too weak a description. Thereafter, I could understand my self and come to see what He meant by His Self-references as the Divine Person, who is Reality Itself, Face to face.

Frank Marrero (San Francisco area, California)Frank Marrero (San Francisco area, California)

WELL DONE!!! AND THANK YOU!!! Great site, easy and interesting navigation, excellent material and bloody good (heart-felt) reading. For anyone!

—Peter H.W.

This site is a great idea!

—James

I have had a look at the website and congratulate you and everyone who worked on it for doing this very extensive work.

—Carolyn L.

[commenting just before the site was launched:] It's a wonderful site. . . . Let's get this site online!

—Anthony C. (Chicago, Illinois)

[commenting on our Lawsuits section:] Thank you. What a calm, balanced, logical and beautiful presentation of the occurrences in the lifetime of a great Spiritual Teacher.

Susan Gauer (Toronto, Canada)Susan Gauer (Toronto, Canada)

[commenting on our Lawsuits section:] GREAT WORK!!!!!!!! This info is really crucial . . . thanks for all your help!!!!!!!!!

—Frans B. (Holland)

I think it is a great site and most interesting. . . the leelas and quotes are great. Thanks for doing this job so well.

—Ogee V. (Hawaii)

The site is really wonderful. I love the scrolling photo bar at the top too.

—Jerilyn S.

What a wonderful website! I shall recommend it to my friends and family. Thanks so much for your service!

—Angie

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, The Devotee Feeds the Guru, and the Guru Feeds the Devotee:] Absolutely beautiful story about the essence of the devotional relationship with Avatar Adi Da Samraj.

—Max R. (Alabama)

Thank you for the beautiful gift that is this website.

—Patrick M. (Montreal, Quebec)

I love the Adi Da Up Close site, and find it so refreshing and human in the way that it presents Beloved Adi Da. I visit Adi Da Up Close a lot actually. It feels like spending time with Beloved: reading leelas about Him, everything that is on there, just spending time on the site because it reminds me of Him. I'm also always impressed by the amount you have on there in the way of leelas which are not really being done anywhere else in this way. Thank you so much for what you're doing. I am so supportive and encouraging of what you are doing, and feel it is incredibly important for Beloved and for His Work. Please keep up the good work!

—N.J. (Fiji)

I love how you depicted Don Webley's astonishment and gratitude regarding Adi Da's "First, Last, and Only" confession. I am pretty new to Adidam, but am studying your site "religiously".

—Gennie W. (Idaho)

I'm returning to Bhagavan Adi Da after some years 'dealing with issues' and have just now found your site. WONDERFUL! I love it! It's rekindled things I forgot and gave me new insights. I love the way it's organized too, with the pull-down menus.

—Aaron

I very much like what you're doing: presenting material and commenting on it.

—Antoon B. (Netherlands)

Thanks so much for the work you are doing here, it is so-oo long overdue and so necessary. Please keep the media on this website fresh with new stories from devotees and friends of Adi Da and Adidam. I believe many people will appreciate and contribute if given the opportunity. The website itself is easy to navigate, informative, and clearly addresses difficult, difficult issues. Well done!

Martin Goulding (Rockhampton, Australia)Martin Goulding (Rockhampton, Australia)

Thank you extremely much for this beautiful site containing so much help, support, clarifications, transmissive power and heart-breaking material on and by Beloved Adi Da. I consult this site every day as part of my study and meditation. Thanks again for this "practice supporting" website! Last week I started to watch every video and listen to every audio, beginning with those from 1972. It will take me some months to work through them all.

—Peter A. (Netherlands)

I have only recently heard that Adi Da is no longer in the body. I have watched the videos of his satsang and can find nothing there to disagree with . . . such beauty through words and gesture. May all of you who now continue sharing him be blessed.

—Avasa (Sicily, Italy)

I love Adi Da.

—Danny N. (Carpinteria, CA)

[commenting on our presentation, Adi Da At Work on His Image-Art:] An amazing collection of photos featuring Avatar Adi Da at work on his Image Art.

—Jacqueline B. (California)

Thanks for all the great work you folks do on the website! There is so much good devotional music to be found!

—Spring S. (California)

Thank you all for the service you do in creating and maintaining this website.

Randy Handley (Nashville, Tennessee)Randy Handley (Nashville, Tennessee)

[about our video excerpts from the DVD, A Tribute to the Life and Work of His Divine Presence, Adi Da Samraj:] Wonderful beyond words. Thank you, thank you.

—Rob G. (Holland)

These videos [from the DVD, A Tribute to the Life and Work of His Divine Presence, Adi Da Samraj] have been an incredibly potent addition. . . Thank you for your service to this great (and constantly improving) web site. This web site just keeps getting better! Keep up your great work!

—Larry S.

Thank you for your incredible service. Your site is unique and so needed.

—Jackie H. (Northern California)

[Commenting on a video about Adi Da's Art:] How freeing to be completely without point of view. . . how much more enjoyable life could be if that disposition persisted right now. . . beautiful Art Imagery to enjoy.

—Jackie F. (Richmond, Virginia)

[about Frank Marrero's story, Loss of Intimacy and Inappropriate Behavior:] This is a great story!

Justin Berry (Phoenix, Arizona)Justin Berry (Phoenix, Arizona)

This site that you have created is a real breakthrough in our service to Beloved Bhagavan Adi Da and the world in this time of confusion and chaos. He once told my son that His devotee gives Him legs in the world. This is what you are doing. Thank you.

—Dennis R. (Sydney, Australia)

Great Website. Thank you. I am living in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, and would be especially interested in anything going on in India.

—Peter M. (Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, India)

This site is a Cornucopia of Blessings that I will dive into again and again. Thank you!

—Bryan P. (New Zealand)

I love everything you are posting and have to offer. I am really thankful for Beloved Adi Da Samraj and for His Offering and Gift to all of us. I hope His Divine Blessing can infiltrate into our human society so that we can all live in world peace and infinite Love, caring, nourishment, and provision.

—H. O. (Ashland, Oregon)

[about our presentation, Orpheus and Linead Exhibit in LA:] Really beautifully presented . . . very feeling.

—Pauline C. (California)

[about our presentation on The Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary:] This is such a beautiful collage of photos, memories, videos, and Darshan... thank you!

—Michelle G.

[about this video slideshow of exhibits of Adi Da's Image-Art and Adi Da at work:] This moves me to an unspeakable place. Thank you for sharing.

—Dawn F.

A very beautiful and moving website.

—Gary C. (Kansas)

[about this slideshow of Adi Da:] Very beautiful. Thank you.

—Pi S. (Northern California)

[about Chris Tong's story, Club Rat:] These stories are sweet and nourishing. Thank you for such a wonderful website.

—Theo Cedar Jones (Northern California)

Thank you for your tireless service. Your website is an invaluable resource. There isn't anything else out there of access to the informal devotee that is as current and extensive.

—Rowan B. (Northern California)

[about Chris Tong's article, A Framework for Exegesis, on understanding the context in which Adi Da said or wrote anything:] Very nicely done, and something I have been keenly aware of for many, many years. Determining, and then really understanding the context of Bhagavan's Communications and Actions throughout His Lifetime, as much as we can reasonably, accurately, and devotionally ascertain it, is key to liberating His Word and Leela from egoic mis-interpretation. So, bravo, Chris. An excellent start.

—Scott C. (Northern California)

[About a documentary on Adi Da's The Mummery:] Amazing documentary. So happy it was made!

—Maya V. (The Netherlands)

Thanks for your assiduous service to Bhagavan Adi Da's Ongoing Work!!

—Crane K. (Northern California)

I really appreciated the 4-part Mummery series . . . Many thanks again for this great web site!

—Larry S. (Northern California)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, Club Rat:] The kind of intimate, heart-deep story that enchants and captures the Being. I want to share this.

—Gene M. (New York, New York)

Truly happy to have been informed about this website. It is well done and helps quench my Eternal Thirst for Beloved Bhagavan!

—Karuna

[commenting on the story, Fighting the Spiritual Master:] A difficult thing to hear, from the perspective of love for one's Master, but it is an amazing testimony of Adi Da's unrelenting passion to reveal to His devotees whatever they need to gain real self-understanding. He always did this at His own expense, even up until the day of His physical passing that was His Divine nature and purpose.

—Colin B. (London, United Kingdom)

I go to this website almost daily. . . such a great source for contact with Adi Da and Adidam. Keep it going!

—Rex E.

[commenting on Tom Jacobs' story, He Is God!:] Beautiful story!

—Blissful S. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

[commenting on Anne Henderson's classes:] Nice set of phone conference classes.....Anne's one of my favorite educators.....well worth the time to jump into these heart-opening offerings!

—Jackie F. (Richmond, Virginia)

I have been a devotee since 1974 . . . Just wanted to thank you for these wonderful videos of Beloved Adi Da!!!

—Philip M. (Lincoln, Nebraska)

I appreciate any leela from any of Adi Da's devotees. Thank you.

—Steven Palsa (West Los Angeles, California)

[commenting on a video about exhibits of Adi Da's Art:] Extraordinarily beautiful!

—Denise H. (Durban, South Africa)

I love your site and the work you are doing. Thank you!

—D.S.

The whole site is very interesting, very close to general concerns and personal questions. Very good work, very enjoyable.

Paul Boutet (Montreal, Canada)Paul Boutet (Montreal, Canada)

[commenting on a Darshan video of Adi Da, shortly before His Divine Mahasamadhi:] Thank you, this is so beautiful.

—Ginger Blymyer (Southern California)

[commenting on a Darshan video of Adi Da, shortly before His Divine Mahasamadhi:] Thanks. . . my heart melts. . .

—Paul F. (Toronto, Ontario)

[commenting on the Adi Da Up Close website:] Adi Da Up Close is the most amazing site to include, and refer others to, in comments about Adi Da on Facebook groups, blogs, discussion sites, YouTube comments, etc. Therein lies a wealth of Brightness!

—Patricia E. (Australia)

Thank you for making a site about Adi Da that is good looking, user-friendly and very informative. The glossary and the pop-up glossary entries kick ass!

—Bunny (Oakland, California)

[commenting on our presentation about Light-In-Everybody: The Best Season of the Whole Year:] This is lovely!

—Karen B. (Melbourne, Australia)

I cannot thank you enough. The videos especially are a fantastic missionary tool. I start and end my day watching Adi Da on my computer. Thank you sooo much.

—Michael H. (Chicago, Illinois)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, On Pleasing the Guru and Composing Music for The Mummery Book:] Nice piece on The Orpheum, very enjoyable. . . Great to see those videos [on The Sacred Literature and Theater page] . . . that first one kind of mysterious and oblique and sensuous, like the enactments themselves. Altogether the website is really impressive in its scope, having grown from a "testimonial and leela" website into an "anything and everything" Adidam site.

—Tom S. (Seattle, Washington)

[commenting on the song, Light-In-Everybody:] A message of hope and love to everyone!

—Elizabeth M. (Hanalei, Hawaii)

[commenting on Anne Henderson's story, Everything Looked Like Love:] Oh, yes, Anne. It's good to hear this leela of "doubt mind" which is something I think we all know, but few of us have been relieved of (yet) in the way you described. Beautiful!

—Michael L. (Las Cruces, New Mexico)

[commenting on an interview with art gallerist Pien Rademakers:] Astonishingly sensitive testimonial to the most beautiful photography. . .

—Pamela B. (Vanderbilt, Michigan)

[commenting on the multimedia dance event, Not-Two Is Peace:]
Wo - o - ow. . .

—Magdalena H. (Napa, California)

[commenting on Anne Henderson's classes:] One of the best kept secrets in Adidam is the 17-week classes designed and taught by Anne Henderson. If you've already taken one (or more, or many more) of her classes then you already know that she is a brilliant explicator of Bhagavan Adi Da's Wisdom, a living encyclopedia of His Leelas, is able to draw her students into a real depth process with Adi Da, and has a sense of humor in the bargain. My observation is that those who take Anne's courses grow in their relationship to Bhagavan Adi Da. If that's what you want to do, then my recommendation is to take her courses.

—Howard R. (Potomac, Maryland)

[commenting on the story, The Devotee Feeds the Guru, and the Guru Feeds the Devotee:] What a great story, Chris. I was particularly moved by your practice of feeling from the heart and then feeling the effect it had on the Guru. It actually renews my understanding of Adi Da's Calling to feel from the heart in all directions to infinity. Thank you so much.

—Susan G. (Toronto, Ontario)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, The Eternal Vow:] Thank you for the article on The Eternal Vow. I have had the good fortune of coming to Adi Da after His Divine Mahasamadhi, and my Relationship to Him is therefore different than those who knew Him in His bodily human form. My Revelation of Adi Da as the Divine Person is the one thing in my life of which there is no doubt and I remain in this Revelation even without yet taking up the Way as a formal devotee. What you have described here makes perfect sense to me, and helps me to understand that once this Revelation is received, it is no big jump to practicing formally within the culture of Adidam. I have thought that I could maintain my devotion to Adi Da outside of the community of devotees but I see now that this is not the case. Your article (and this website) continue to educate me and influence me to take formal vows within the community. Thank you for all you do!

—Michael V. (Washington, DC)

[commenting on the video, Camels in Contemplation:] The quality and virtue of peace is often so obvious in our non-human friends. . . I so enjoyed dropping out for a few moments with the camels. . .

—Jackie F. (Virginia)

This is quite a site. I love the listing of Beloved Adi Da's entire Book Output. Appreciate all your efforts!

—Dimitrios O. (Canada)

Thank you so much for this great website and "portal" to the Blessing Work and Life of Adi Da Samraj. I visit you every day and always find a gem of Blessing in the videos section. I am particularly fond of your Formal Darshan section and will set aside busy-ness to quietly have Darshan and bow before my Great Guru. There is nothing more beautiful than Beloved entering a Darshan occasion with Ruchiradama Quandra Sukhapur ever at His side. It is the ancient beautiful dance of the Supreme Realizer and His great devotee available for all to witness for eternity (A truly great Blessing Opportunity for Man). I hope you keep posting Darshan videos, but I can certainly understand the sensitive nature of posting these precious gems to the very "conditional" realm of internet exposure. Thank you. . . and keep up the good work.

—Rex (San Marcos, Texas)

Chris, I enjoyed your A Framework for Exegesis: Understanding Adi Da's Word in Context — good work.

—Ed R. (Northern California)

Thanx so much for the fantastic Adi Da Up Close site — can't get enough of it.

—Trish M. (Canberra, Australia)

[commenting on artist Alex Grey's encounter with Adi Da and his subsequent painting of Adi Da:] What an amazing artistic response by Alex Grey. . . his art is so interesting.

—Jackie F.

Have studied Parama-Sapta-Na Adi Da's Teaching since 1979 and am just now considering formalizing my relationship. Please keep up the great work.

—Tom B.

[commenting on a video of Adi Da visiting rescued sea turtles sent to Adi Da Samrajashram:] Andrew, thank you for sharing your slideshow, it brought tears to my eyes.

—Jeanette B. (Northern California)

[commenting on devotee Tom Jacob's interview on a popular Dutch TV program:] Fabulous stuff!

—Daniela M. (Singapore)

[commenting on a slideshow of photos of Adi Da, set to Russian Orthodox music:] Extremely Potent!

—Colby D. (Seattle, Washington)

[commenting on Connie Mantas' story of the cosmic journey on which Adi Da took her:] Just blogged the piece as it is, duly acknowledging the source. I consider this to be rare and most important information.

—Ashok T. (New Delhi, India)

[commenting on Surrender at the Master's Feet:] I have had the extraordinary opportunity see the Master face to face and can testify to the Power of His Spiritual Transmission and the Potency of His Blessing. Surrendering at His Feet comes naturally in response to the reception of His Graceful Invasion. Forever grateful for Your Divine Distraction, Beloved Guru!

—Scott B. (Greenfield, Massachusetts)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, God-Realization and Ordinary Life:] So many "things" can ruin a life. It might as well be Ruined by a God-Man.

—Lenora C. (United States)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, Club Rat:] Chris, your leela made me laugh and cry, and feel the exquisitely incomparable love of Adi Da. Thank you so much!

—Aileen S. (Santa Rosa, California)

[commenting on Club Rat:] Ah Chris, you evoke so well those times of going beyond human limitations in ecstatic surrender to Beloved Adi Da!

—Ren-Ai L. (Auckland, New Zealand)

[commenting on Paul Muller-Ortega's story, Four Luminously Amazing Days:] This is a most eloquent and moving description of Darshan of the God-Man. . . made me weep with gratitude that I found Beloved Bhagavan in His Physical lifetime.

—Trish Mitchell (Canberra, Australia)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, The Recognition Consideration:] Damn, Chris, that is Excellent writing. Thank you - will pass this on.

—Paul L. (Melbourne, Australia)

[commenting on The Recognition Consideration:] Though I struggle with Recognition, "Did He or didn't He?" was never a question for me. It seems utterly ridiculous in light of his life work, his teaching and the profound resonance of truth in it, his presence, his devotion to Truth and Reality, his sacrifice, his humor, his obvious love for all. The problem is within me. This post is very helpful and very well done.

—Marilyn R. (United States)

OMG. . . I just had the most exquisite, beautiful and sweet Darshan of Great Heart-Master Adi Da Samraj. Thank you so much for the recent Sacred Sightings video posted July 18. Through your wonderful website, I am able to contact and "sit before" my beloved Heart Master Adi Da Samraj.

—Rex (San Marcos, Texas)

[commenting on Three Talks by Avatar Adi Da Samraj About the Love of Children:] Re: "A very strange thing that only parents know is that you do not merely love your children. You actually fall in love with them." — I can attest to that. It's a love affair from way back! The minute they are born and in your arms you are in love with them. And the in love never stops! I have a 50 yr old and I have never stopped the feeling.

—Beverley G. (Australia)

[commenting on the video excerpt of Adi Da's talk, The Unity of Mankind:] This understanding seems to become even more urgent every day and yet, somehow, it is not even being talked about in the halls of power.

—Randy H. (Nashville, Tennessee)

[commenting on an Adidam Retreat in Rishikesh, India:] Oh god, this sounds wonderful.

—Noah S. (Xi'An, China)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, Club Rat:] This is a beautiful and hilarious and heartbreaking story about love. Thank you Chris Tong.

—Brian F. (Ireland)

[commenting on Trish Mitchell's story, The Book of Light:] This story brought tears to my eyes and a rush of bliss into my heart and body... thank you!

—Mara G. (La Veta, Colorado)

[commenting on Surrender at the Master's Feet:] I was most Blessed too, to spend time in company of this incredible Being, my view on life changed forever!

—Menke D. (Scotland)

what you are providing is precious. thank you!

—Lory H. (San Francisco Bay Area)

Now and then I remember this website and spend hours reading. I love it. I especially love the stories about how devotees met Adi Da Samraj. It always opens my heart. Thank you so much and please go on extending this beautiful site!

—Daphne

[commenting on our article, The Uniqueness of Adi Da's Transcendental Spiritual Offering:] Thanks for this helpful summary of the spectrum of spiritual realization.

—Dhymitruy Bouryiotis (Belleville, ON, Canada)

[commenting on the audio excerpt from Antonina Randazzo's new devotional music album, Fall Into My Heart:] Love Antonina's work. . . very contemplative and Heart focused. Just ordered a copy.

—Jackie F. (Richmond, VA)

[commenting on our page, The Transcendental Realism Calendar:] STUNNING!

—Denise H. (Durban, South Africa)

Dearest Adi Da Up Close, I'm 28 years old, and I have begun to study the Dharma of your great Master. Thank you for your terrific website and all the heart you put into it!

—Michael B. (Interlaken, Switzerland)

[commenting on our video, Sacred Sightings at Da Love-Ananda Mahal Sanctuary:] Thank you for this amazing post!

—Jan M. (Novato, California)

[commenting on our video, Beyond Sex, Science, and self:] It is my favorite video. So much Love.

—Sylvain T. (Laval, Quebec, Canada)

[commenting on our video, Why One Needs a Guru:] I tried "doing it myself" for most of my life, until I fully felt the futility of all of my seeking. Even after finding Adi Da and refusing Him, it took me several years to come back to the necessity of the Guru. Still "I" refuses, but the revelation has been given and revealed and can never be forgotten. The undermining of the sense of separation is all that is occurring now.

—Scott B. (Greenfield, Massachusetts)

Club Rat was a heart-opening, sweet leela. . . It transported me Straight into Love, into His Heart.

Thank you.

—Mara (Maria) Gazelle (La Veta, Colorado)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, The Devotee Feeds the Guru, and the Guru Feeds the Devotee:] I just finished your beautiful Heart Story with Adi Da, and find tears of gratitude and inspiration falling down my face. I can see now how in very specific times in my life, the Divine Heart Master has been with me all along. I never "met" Him in person while He was in His bodily form, but now I know more intensely than ever, that He is eternally Here with us ALL and lives in our hearts eternally. . . Thank you!

—Maria Rosino (La Veta, Colorado)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, Dead Gurus Can't Kick Ass:] I really, really enjoyed this article. Well worth reading.

—Joseph D. (New York)

[commenting on our article on The Mountain Of Attention:] All Praise to our Beloved Bhagavan Adi Da, and deepest, unending gratitude to Him for His Establishment of the unique and unprecedented Treasure of so many Empowered Sanctuaries and Holy Sites throughout the Globe, beginning 40 years ago today with The Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary - His Abode when first I laid my head at His Radiant Blessing Feet there, thirty-nine years, one month and twenty-one days ago today!

—Jan M. (Novato, California)

[commenting on our article on The Mountain Of Attention:] Such a remarkably Beautiful and Sacred Sanctuary. . . Many happy and profound hours spent there over the years. Check out (in the article, "Before It Was The Mountain Of Attention") the early history from resort to Yogaville West to the pristine space it is now through the work of Adi Da. . . amazing transformation in time and space.

—Jackie F. (Richmond, Virginia)

[commenting on our video, Testimonial from Longtime Devotee James Steinberg:] Heartbreaking love between Guru and devotee.

—Denise H. (Durban, South Africa)

I love your Adi Da Up Close web site. Keep up the good work.

—Guy W. (Massachusetts)

[commenting on our article, Da Ratri:The Holy Day of the Bodily (Human) Conception of the Divine Person:] This Leela of the conception of Avatar Adi Da is truly amazing and stirred amazing heart shakti.

—Mara G. (Colorado)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, The Devotee Feeds the Guru, and the Guru Feeds the Devotee:] Thank you, Chris. So inspirational, and so very, very honest, full of integrity and sensitivity to That Relationship that embraces All and all.

—Peter (Cheltenham, United Kingdom)

[commenting on Adi Da talking in the video, You Are The Question You Ask:] Very funny at the end. . . Had to replay a couple of times. That's how He works. . . blow to the head, belly laugh, tears flowing like rivers, laughing beyond yourself and into His Infinite Space! Great stuff.

—Jym D. (Longford, Ireland)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, Adidam as a Post-Postmodern Tradition:] Interesting article, good to see some contextualizing of Adidam within the modern world.

—Dimitrios Otis (Belleville, Ontario, Canada)

[commenting on Ben Grisso speaking in our video, Being with Adi Da:] What a beautiful and moving talk. Marvelous young man, Ben is. Uncomplicated and devoted. Raised and educated in Adidam, and still serving. When I look and listen, I see in Ben the future.

—Michael L. (Las Cruces, New Mexico)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, "No Pity For Him!":] This is a wonderful story of Transformation of karma.

—Steven S. (Middletown, California)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, "No Pity For Him!":] I love this, thank you, Chris! Visiting this page, I found so much — a treasure trove. I appreciate Adi Da Up Close!

—Mara G. (Gardner, Colorado)

[commenting on our page, 200 Most Shared Pages on the Adi Da Up Close site:] Amazingly rich site, full of deeply profound considerations, a gift for everyone. Thanks for continuing to add new content.

—Jackie F. (Richmond, Virginia)

[commenting on Karl Kaiser's story about his 9-year old son Ivan's meeting with Adi Da:] Karl, this was probably the most significant moment of my life. I know it was for you, but I was there too, witnessing this and feeling the love that broke my heart in a way that I thought I would just vanish because it was so overwhelming. I never knew what love was until I felt the love during this hug.

—Brenda D. (Saint Augustine, Florida)

[commenting on Paul Muller-Ortega's story, Four Luminously Amazing Days:] Reading this reminded me of my first Darshan Occasion with Adi Da Samraj. I remember approaching His Seat to offer my gift, looking into His slightly open eyes, and feeling an Immense Pressure, a Forceful Wave and Brilliant Radiance shining off His Body. I could only prostrate in surrender at His Feet -- there was nowhere else to go, nothing else to do but allow His Radiance to wash through my body-mind. The pleasure of this reception of (and surrender to) the Master was so Potent and All-Pervading, I almost forgot where I was. Then someone behind me nudged me to move along so that the next devotee could approach. This first Darshan of Beloved Adi Da has stayed with me profoundly Deep. He Perfectly Outshined me, and left me washed of all doubt and concern. He confirmed to my heart that He is That Divine Reality, in Person. I am ever so grateful for that greatest opportunity to have come into His Company.

—Scott Belanger (Greenfield, Massachusetts)

[commenting on our article, The Supreme Sovereign-Avataric Holy Day of the Divine Avataric Translation at Ruchira Dham:] Hard to even COMPREHEND the Truly Miraculous series of Consequential Realization-Events that occurred throughout our Beloved Bhagavan Adi Da's human Life-time - every ONE, more miraculous and consequential than the last!! It is just DIZZYING to contemplate, and SO DELIGHTFUL to celebrate, each and every one!!

—Jan M. (Novato, California)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, Incorruptibility:] Fascinating to read the entire page!

—Mara G. (Gardner, Colorado)

When I see something worth reading I generally will take the time. Adi Da has always blown me away.

—anonymous

This website is a really excellent means of looking at Beloved Adi Da through time and it addresses some of the common questions people have.

—Kathy (Cleveland, Ohio)

[commenting on an audio excerpt from Adi Da's talk, I Am Your Unique Advantage:] I have listened to the CD of this talk countless times. The profound blessing and unique gift that *is* His Divine Presence blows my mind and cracks open my heart. Thank You Bhagavan!

—Michael L. (Las Cruces, New Mexico)

[commenting on our video, The Celebration of Light-In-Everybody:] Light-In-Everybody, everyday!

—Denise H. (Durban, South Africa)

[commenting on the Adi Da Up Close Audio/Video Library having passed, on July 13, 2014, the milestone of one million views/listens since its opening:] What a fantastic milestone. . . these videos are priceless bits of inspiration, transformation and awakening! Chris, thanks for working so tirelessly to keep delighting us with the quality and diversity of the selection of videos.

—Jackie F. (Richmond, Virginia)

[commenting on the Adi Da Up Close Audio/Video Library having passed, on July 13, 2014, the milestone of one million views/listens since its opening:] fabulous! congrats on this timely auspicious sign of the effectiveness of your important service!

—Michelle K. (Middletown, California)

[commenting on the Adi Da Up Close Audio/Video Library having passed, on July 13, 2014, the milestone of one million views/listens since its opening:] Wonderful news!! I'm so very grateful for this website, and I visit it daily! I've probably watched every one of the video clips, and many of them more than once! Thanks Chris, Leroy, and Terry (and all the many others who have contributed to making this website so effective)!

—Georgia W. (Burbank, California)

[commenting on our recording of the chant, Praise to the Guru:] I just listened to the "Praise to the Guru" chant on your site - so glad I found it! We had a totally mind-blowing kirtan to that chant at the Danda Da Purnima Celebration and I wanted to be reminded of it. Da! Thank you!

—Richard O. (Great Britain)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, A Framework for Exegesis: Understanding Adi Da's Word in Context:] In my humble opinion, this is an extremely useful piece of work that should be read by all devotees and anyone else who wants to understand the Teaching. (FYI: I'm a Third Congregation devotee.) You did a great job researching and writing it. Are the instructors of the Adidam Academy aware of this essay? Thanks so much for writing and posting this outstanding article!

—Larry Shield (United States)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, A Framework for Exegesis: Understanding Adi Da's Word in Context:] This is an excellent and much-needed scholarly apparatus for helping newcomers (and old-timers) understand the rich complexity and developmental aspects of Adi Da's teaching work. Thanks, Chris Tong!

—Michael L. (Las Cruces, New Mexico)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, A Framework for Exegesis: Understanding Adi Da's Word in Context:] The scope of this article is amazing. I hope I have the capacity to study this over time.

—Steven S. (Middletown, California)

I simply cannot tell you how much I love and value this website! It has been a mainstay source of study and contact for me for several years now.

—Georgia W. (Burbank, California)

I feel very blessed to be able to view the formal Darshan videos of Beloved Adi Da, and I am indebted and grateful to all the devotees who have made this possible.

—Patricia E. (Perth, Australia)

[commenting on our video, Aham Da Asmi:] WOW! That was an incredibly beautiful video, blending words, music and sightings of His Divine Presence that overwhelmed my heart. Thanks to everyone involved in producing this video — it is a marvelous service to Avatar Adi Da and everyone who views it!

—Michael L. (Las Cruces, New Mexico)

[commenting on our video, Aham Da Asmi:] Really a spectacularly beautiful video, filled with the most intimate Darshan of Beloved Bhagavan Adi Da Samraj. Well done and THANK YOU, to all who participated in the creation of this amazing Gift.

—Jan M. (Novato, California)

[commenting on our page, 200 Most Shared Pages on the Adi Da Up Close site:] I've read, seen, and visited (and sometimes shared as well) every one of these pages! Thank you, this website is such a wonderful resource and contact point!

—Georgia W. (Burbank, California)

[commenting on our video, Terry Patten Interview:] Thank you both for this opportunity to hear what is truly a miracle that is Adi Da. I am not a person who is a member of the community gathered around that organization but nevertheless have such gratitude for that human being who shared his recognition and realization of who he is and who we are. Thank you, Terry Patten.

—Sage Lee (Santa Cruz, California)

[commenting on our presentation about Light-In-Everybody: The Best Season of the Whole Year:] So many beautiful pictures!

—Rachel L. (Trinidad, California)

[commenting on our video, The Mummery-Cult Of Pairs Set Free:] Brilliant and masterful recitation of a masterpiece of prose and observation.

—Graham P. (Swindon, United Kingdom)

[commenting on our video, The Mummery-Cult Of Pairs Set Free:] Brought me to tears. Tears of Joy. A perfect performance of Beloved Adi Da's Word. Thank You.

—Kimberly O'Nan (Kapaa, Hawaii)

Congratulations again for your wonderful website, i think it is a great mediator between the Master's Gift and the still doubting, self-possessed individual/future devotee. (And of course not only for that, it's a gift for the not self-possessed as well ☺.) i continue to immerse myself in Adi Da Samraj and try to intuit the right decisions for not blocking the reception of the Recognition-Revelation.

—Michael B. (Bern, Switzerland)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, The Number of Advanced Practitioners:] Absolutely Brilliant!!! Thank you :)

—Ron Gildart (Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, A Framework for Exegesis, on understanding the context in which Adi Da said or wrote anything:] Really excellent work. I feel that at different times I, and others, have glimpsed some of these concepts as we pondered and studied and listened to Beloved Adi Da's Words. But to take the time to actually write out a framework that begins to serve the entire history of all of that in such a clear concise manner is quite a gift to us all. The poetry of Truth speaks directly to the heart, but it's nice to bring the mind along for the ride! Thanks again.

—Tom R. (Novato, California)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, Adi Da as 'First, Last, and Only Seventh Stage Adept':] Wonderful. . . been reading all morning!

—Patreecia B. (Olympia, Washington)

[commenting on Chris Tong's introductory article, The Seven Stages of Life:] This is such a good article edited by Dr Chris Tong. It makes so clear the whole process of Divine Enlightenment Revealed by Adi Da Samraj. It took me a year or so to feel the tangible difference between Ramana Maharshi, Tibetan Buddhism and the seventh stage Gift offered by Adi Da.

—Alaya S. (Tewin, England)

[commenting on the 6-part video series, India Pilgrimage 2010:] A Remarkable Journey! Thank you, Ruchiradama Nadikanta, for sharing this Pilgrimage publicly.

—Patricia A. (Haverhill, New Hampshire)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, Synchronicity:] Wonderful story. . . worth the read.

—Mara G. (Gardner, Colorado)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, Synchronicity:] Nice account of life beyond separateness, Chris, thanks!

—Jackie F. (Richmond, Virginia)

Congratulations on the Adi Da Up Close website — such depth of information on Beloved Adi Da's life and Work. I visit this site many times a week. Thank you so much for this service!

—Elizabeth M. (Hanalei, Hawaii)

[commenting on the video, Image-Art Testimonial:] Thank you! This is an extraordinarily beautiful and moving tribute to Avatar Adi Da Samraj and His Magnificent Art.

—Denise H. (Durban, South Africa)

[commenting on the audio, Ode to Divine Joy:] Nothing like a choir anywhere, singing their hearts out.

—Jackie F. (Richmond, Virginia)

[commenting on the video, Theater Beyond Point of View:] Bring that Show on the road!

—Sara S. (Pahoa, Hawaii)

Thanks for the beautiful page about Adi Da's Teaching Work. I love your site! Bless you.

—Michelle G. (Skokie, IL)

[commenting on the video, Dhrupad Player Rishabh Dhar on Adi Da:] A beautiful example of guru devotion in the music and spiritual traditions. Thank you!

—Randall Hoel (Maywood, Illinois)

[commenting on the video, I Will Do Everything:] I bought this CD a few days ago — this is something new for me, so I'm looking forward to listening to his articulate, spontaneous way of talking. . . unequivocally intelligent. As Alan Watts said, "the rarest of beings".

—Dwayne B. (United States)

[commenting on our presentation, European Danda Spring Retreat - April, 2015:] A very impressive and overwhelming retreat with lots of images of Beloved Bhagavan never seen before...! THANKS a lot James !!

—Louis E.

[commenting on Alaya Gernon's story, What Is That Photograph?:] A few years ago, someone gave me the latest edition of The Knee of Listening. It sits on a bookshelf where I see it when I walk in the door, and frequently have this same experience: the photograph itself seems to be alive. . .

—James G. (Lincoln, Nebraska)

[commenting on the 11-part video series, The Sanctuary Kitchen:] The food served at The Mountain Of Attention for retreatants is over the top satisfying and healthy......I left there this summer wishing I could still go every day. Do jump into any of the recipes in this online series, and dazzle your holiday guests with an amazing new dish to enjoy!

—Jackie F. (Richmond, Virginia)

[commenting on our presentation, The Ascent of Orpheus Exhibition:] what rich fare! thanks for showing/describing Adi Da's art, which "brings form into the condition of beauty. . . addressing the deepest issues of human existence."

—Morgan C.

[commenting on Daniela Morena's story, He Is the Heart, Infinite and Blissful:] Sweet story of Divine Grace, always available, always transformative. . .

—Jackie F. (Richmond, Virginia)

[commenting on the video, The Universal World-Prayer:] Love love love this!

—Michele K. (Cobb, California)

[commenting on the video, The Ascent of Orpheus: Opening Night and Interviews:] Well presented! bravo! thanks for sharing video. Humor, color, motion, bright depth, play transformation alive in the art! Most grateful!

—Morgan C.

[commenting on the video, The Ascent of Orpheus: Opening Night and Interviews:] It was like stepping out of light into darkness at the end but I didn't know I'd been so in the light. Utterly captivating. I just want to sit in there timelessly. . .

—Ian D.

[commenting on the video, Press Conference: Exhibition Overview:] Very nice. Very helpful to my understanding of Adi Da's Art and the Language of these abstract pieces.

—Patreecia B. (Olympia, Washington)

[commenting on the video, Sacred Sighting: August 8, 2008:] Thank you for posting this wonderful Darshan video. It really does transmit.

—Rex E. (San Marcos, Texas)

This website is an absolute tour de force — you've done an incredible job, Chris.

—Trish M. (Canberra, Australia)

[About our 700+ clip Audio/Video Library:] A real Treasure trove of videos.

—Paul D. (Rhode Island)

[commenting on the video, Ruchiradama Nadikanta on The Ascent of Orpheus:] I so loved listening to Ruchiradama Nadikanta's descriptive explanations that I am eager to watch this video a second time. There is so much depth in it!

—Michael L. (Las Cruces, New Mexico)

[commenting on the video, Ruchiradama Nadikanta on The Ascent of Orpheus:] What a heart-felt, illuminating, and altogether beautiful presentation by Ruchiradama Nadikanta on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and Beloved Adi Da's use of this ancient myth in His visual (Artful) representation of His Own Divine Avataric Incarnation into this dark realm of "point-of-view" illusion and bondage to lead His Beloved Everyone to That Love-Bliss Condition beyond "point-of-view" and illusory other. Thank you, Ruchiradama Nadikanta. What a sign you are!

—Dennis Regan (Sydney, Australia)

[commenting on our article, Before It Was The Mountain Of Attention:] Thank you, Chris. I so enjoyed the photos, the history — everything about this was terrific!!!

—JoLynn F. (United States)

This website blows me away. I'm amazed at the extensiveness of the articles. The "footnotes" within "footnotes". . . It's fantastic! Somehow, more people need to know about it. I tell people about it but a lot of people I meet still aren't familiar with it.

—Tally Grove (United States)

[commenting on Kevin Pinkstone's story, The Heart Hears and Sees the Truth:] Great story of finding the True Being. Interesting how so many people who do discover Adi Da come through a "search" that includes Buddhism. AND a potent encounter with one of Adi Da's Books!

—Dhymitruy (Canada)

[commenting on the video, Adi Da's Touch: The Mountain Of Attention, 2005:] So deeply moving!

—Anton Dols

[commenting on the video, An Introduction to Avatar Adi Da Samraj:] I've found such help from this teacher.

—Nuwanda C. (Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, Club Rat:] The best thing I've ever read. Felt Bhagavan Adi Da, the Heart, the Love while reading. Tears.

—Julia T. (Vienna, Virginia)

[commenting on Club Rat:] What an amazing Leela! Thank you, Chris, for sharing this glorious experience with Heart-Master DA LOVE-ANANDA! So beautiful. . .

—Sara M. (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)

[commenting on the video, The Vision of Love:] I had the good fortune to hear Gerald Sheinfeld tell some of these personal events of extraordinary Grace during his visit to Florida earlier this year. Now you can hear them, too!

—Michael L. (North Palm Beach, Florida)

[commenting on the video, Your Real Condition Is Prior To Waking, Dreaming, and Sleeping:] This discourse blows my mind and sets my heart free again and again.

—Scott B. (Greenfield,Massachusetts)

[commenting on Stuart Camp's article, Serving the Transition of Dying Animals:] Thank you for posting this. It has given us great help and comfort in dealing with the death of our much loved fur friend. It has been a true blessing and we are extremely grateful. Much love to you and all the animal lovers who read this.

—Lenore (Sydney, NSW, Australia)

[commenting on our presentation, The European Danda:] This is where I am so blessed to be able to go on retreat from time to time. It is potent with the spiritual energy of the Divine Realizer Adept Adi Da Samraj. I recommend everyone to read about it and if you are able at all to go there. I have been to many spiritual centers during my 30 year long search for spiritual authenticity and here is where my European search for such a center ends. . .

—Margaret D. (Hove, United Kingdom)

[commenting on our presentation, Light-In-Everybody: The Best Season of the Whole Year:] What an ecstatic celebratory explosion of beautiful images! A perfect reminder on Christmas morning of the Light in Everybody! Thank you!

—Molly H. (Ripton, Vermont)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, A Framework for Exegesis, on understanding the context in which Adi Da said or wrote anything:] I think it is highly likely that, centuries from now, these writings of Chris Tong will comprise the foundational texts of scholarship by devotees about Adidam. Something akin to St Augustine in western Christianity. Also to be included in this same category of scholarship would be James Steinberg and Michael Costabile.

—Michael L. (North Palm Beach, Florida)

[commenting on our page, Site Development:] Wow, congratulations on your tenth anniversary, and keep up the excellent service that this site offers. Thank You Very Much!

—Paul D. (Rhode Island)

[commenting on our page, About This Site:] Thank you for your devoted service for all these years, dear Chris!

—Ren-ai L. (Auckland, New Zealand)

[commenting on the video, Serving My Mother's Death:] My daughter watched this after her Dad passed away in February and said it was the best thing she has ever seen. I felt the same.

—Julia T. (Vienna, Virginia)

I love your website. There is no other like it. Beloved Adi Da's Blessings are all over this. THANK YOU, GREAT JOB!

—Edward M. (Fairbank, Pennsylvania)

[commenting on our article, Spiritual Recognition of Adi Da by the Sixteenth Karmapa, Ranchung Rigpa Dorje:] Reading this article totally clarifies my experience and reception of the deeper spiritual forces that attract us to the spiritual recognition of great Masters. I received a Blessing Touch from Baba Muktananda in 1980 for a religion project. That awakened the Kundalini process in my system. In meditation, I received the word "Karmapa" as well as "Saraswati", through third eye reception. I then went to the Adidam bookstore in Seattle to search for information. In 1985, a round bald head, nose, eyes and dark full eyebrows appeared in my third eye vision in meditation. This turned out to be Adi Da now my Spiritual Master. In a discourse, Adi Da revealed that Baba Muktananda was in the order of Saraswati. The revelation and recognition of spiritual awakening through the transmission of these great realizers gives me goosebumps!

—Henny Nouwen (Clearlake, California)

Dear Adi Da Up Close staff,
I just wanted to communicate how much I appreciate this site. I am impressed with the depth and breadth of the content and how up-to-date you keep the calendar. One of my services here as a devotee in Marin is to plan our semi-monthly Third Congregation meetings. We always view a Discourse and a Darshan as part of our program. . . I could not provide such a rich evening if it weren't for the Adi Da Up Close website. So, thank you very much for your ongoing effort to keep Beloved Adi Da's Word and Work in the world.

—Steve D. (Marin County, California)

[commenting on our article, Before It Was The Mountain Of Attention] weird. i just went to a spiritualist church, and i got a message. the medium said you are going to see some old photos. old photos, black and white photos and he wants you to look carefully at them and read the detail carefully. i thought, "well, that means nothing to me — i don't have any black and white photos." i just literally arrived home from that church, and saw this! just gave it a brief scan. it really reminds me of the Mountain Of Attention. i haven't been there since 2000. I had forgotten little details: the cabins, the places (Darshan Adytum, etc.), the conch blowing, etc. will read this properly later. very strange!

—John B. (United States)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, Club Rat:] Thank you, Chris, for this beautiful story which is filled with such feeling and amazing Grace! Sharing this definitely broke my heart. I bow down to Beloved Adi Da Samraj.

—Elizabeth Midwikis (Princeville, Hawaii)

[commenting on our article, The Spiritual Transmission Master: A Functional Explanation for Guru Devotion:] Brilliant!!! This article explodes the heart. I am one of the many who has received Adi Da's Transmission, and I confess that I have not been the same since. . .

—Ron Gildart (Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada)

[commenting on our article, About Purification Pujas:] These are truly and deeply helpful. Doing a purification puja at a house where a person had suffered for a long time and died there was significant. As I first went around the house during the puja, the person's grief came flying out and then at the end when I could feel that more was needed, my attention went up to the loft and a huge about of anger released. I learned later that the person who died in there had loved to spend time in the loft but couldn't after she became worse. I lived in that house before and after the puja and everything was changed after that puja! I could even feel a positive change on The Mountain Of Attention Sanctuary after our purification pujas there. They're very powerful and profound.

—Judy S. (Santa Rosa, California)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, An Infinity of a Very Different Kind:] Remarkable story. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing these intimate details of your life.

—Kimberly O. (Kapaa, Hawaii)

[commenting on Scott Belanger's story, The Living Divine Light:] Such a moving story, and so well told by Scott. Adi Da's Grace and Instruction have also served me greatly over the years with my family.

—Kimberly D. (Massachusetts)

[commenting on Angelo Druda's story, Send Him My Love and Blessings:] This is such a beautiful story about a humble man who truly loved Bhagavan. My heart broke when reading about Beloved Adi Da's Loving message to Bernie!

—Patricia E (Australia)

[commenting on Donald Webley's story, A Conversation with Adi Da Samraj about His Uniqueness as a Seventh Stage Adept Realizer:] Thank you for this incredible leela, Donald. I am speechless. . . and drawn to the depth of The Heart in contemplating this incredible Revelation.

—Rex Elmore (San Marcos, Texas)

[commenting on the video, The Divine Does the Yoga:] This is very important material for new students of Adidam to understand. I spent years trying to repeat extraordinary experiences in Beloved Adi Da's company, thinking they were what spiritual life was about. Everyone in the early days was so immature and unintelligent about true spiritual life that tremendous hardships caused many to leave. Just to have someone explain to me not to get caught up in the experiences and to remain in Satsang at all times with Beloved would have made a great difference. The Garbage and The Goddess period was Beloved Adi Da's teaching of this to everyone present at the time but I didn't show up until after it was over. Thanks for creating this website, Chris Tong. . . It is an invaluable tool for self understanding in relationship with Beloved.

—Scott B. (Santa Rosa, California)

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, An Infinity of a Very Different Kind:] Thank you dear Chris, that story moved me deeply!!

—Ineke V. (Enschede, Netherlands)

[commenting on the Audio/Video Library now having 900 clips:] These videos are a great service to humankind - thank you.

—Paul D. (Rhode Island)

Thanks, Chris, I have found the site to be an incredibly valuable resource.

—Peter B. (Portugal)

I have long admired your web site, Adi Da Up Close, and think your essays are fantastic — the best I've read (such as "Adidam and Postmodernism"). . . Your web site is absolutely the most beautiful and wonderful site on the World Wide Web — congratulations!

—Brad R. (California)

[commenting on the video, Adi Da's Touch: The Mountain Of Attention, 2005:] The first time I saw Adi Da in these gatherings, He simply walked past me and an incredible fragrance nearly exploded my head off with an intoxicating aroma I have never felt before. Then I felt a jolt in my heart and my heart became on fire with ecstatic bliss more profound than any drug you could ever take (and I have done most of them). Many of my friends also experienced this same experience. It is a great shame more people never got to experience His personal Presence in His Life Time. But the Adidam Sanctuaries are now the closest places you can go to feel that profundity.

—Mark A.

[commenting on Chris Tong's story, An Infinity of a Very Different Kind:] Thank you Chris, yours is one of my favorite leelas. You have an extraordinary family!

—Sara S. (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)

[commenting on the video, Adi Da's Touch: The Mountain Of Attention, 2005:] An incredible incredible way to see him...this video is shockingly real, and of the essence of true compassion and the transference of loving grace....It's just incredible to see....and feel IT.

—King S.

Many thanks for the continued brilliance of the Adi Da Up Close site. I go to the site almost every day, and am always touched and moved.

—Tom C. (California)

[commenting on the article, Disciplining (and Understanding) Not Only the Self-Indulger but the Self-Discipliner:] This article was really, really helpful and insightful for me: the double bind of self-indulgence and self/other-control. Thank you, Chris!

—Moses Nasser (Claremont, CA)

[commenting on Chris Tong's article, The Eternal Vow:] Dear Chris, this article on the Eternal Vow is truly a Real Blessing and truly clarifies the seriousness and underscores the Recognition of Bhagavan as the sole criteria of taking the vow. Thank you so much for such a wonderful communication interspersed with Bhagavan's Divine Teachings on this truly most auspicious undertaking of taking the Eternal Vow.

—Sukhbir Singh (Bangkok, Thailand)

Am such a daily fan of the Adi Da Up Close site. Such a great way to start my day and remember Beloved Adi Da's greatness.

—Rex E. (San Marcos, Texas)

[responding to our announcement that the Adi Da Up Close Audio/Video Library now includes over 1,000 clips:] This website is so great, a resource that I refer people to frequently. Thank you so much for your great service, and congratulations on your milestone.

—Steven D. (San Anselmo, California)

[responding to our announcement that the Adi Da Up Close Audio/Video Library now includes over 1,000 clips:] Thank you! History will show what an essential service you provided.

—Mark S. (Newberg, Oregon)

[responding to our announcement that the Adi Da Up Close Audio/Video Library now includes over 1,000 clips:] Wonderful news and wonderful Library. Thank you for your service!

—Lisa F. (Byron Bay, Australia)

Great site, guys! Well done. Especially grateful for the Adidam in Perpetuity section which is really helpful to me at this time after Adi Da's passing. Thanks again.

—Richard

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