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Musicians From The West Who Practise Buddhism

Based on internet findings here are some singers and music makers who practise the Buddhist faith. 

In the U.S., the U.K. and other western communities, film stars, musicians and other top names promote the message of Buddhism in their movies, music and lifestyles.

Here they are:

Alanis Morissette
Annie Lennox
Belinda Carlisle
Cher
Courtney Love
David Bowie
Gene Vincent (?)
Herbie Hancock
Jennifer Lopez
KD Lang
Leonard Cohen
Patti Smith
Sandie Shaw 
Sting - Gordon Sumner
Tina Turner 

Information: from Relevant Websites and may not be accurate.

Annie Lennox, Cher, Courtney Love, Jennifer Lopez.

David Bowie, Herbie Hancock, Leonard Cohen, Sting (Gordon Sumner).

Songs

I am no expert on Buddhism and have tried without much success to compile a list of '60s to 80's western pops that has a Buddhist theme.  A search on the net hasn't revealed much but below is a rather shaky list which will suffice for the moment.  

Everyone is helpful, everyone is kind
On the road to Shambala
Everyone is lucky, everyone is so kind
On the road to Shambala 

Shambala: Three Dog Night. 

YouTube Video from: BOMBAYBOB1

Although some of the songs have reasonable lyrics they do not deal much with the topic beyond the titles. A few of them show familiarity with Buddhist teachings. There is no intention to misinform, so please write in if otherwise:

 1.    Karma Man: David Bowie: 1968.
 2.    Instant Karma: John Lennon: 1970.
 3.    Sold To The Highest Buddha: Gong: 1973.
 4.    Bodhisattva: Steely Dan: 1973.
 5.    Shambala: Daniel Moore: Three Dog Night: 1973.
 6.    Dust In The Wind: Kansas: 1977.
 7.    Refuge Of The Road: Joni Mitchell: 1976.
 8.    Kharma Chameleon: Boy George: 1983.
 9.    Within You Without You: Beatles: 1967.
 10.  Tomorrow Never Knows: Beatles: 1966.
 11.  Oh Very Young: Cat Stevens: 1974.

 If you have more information regarding the list above, please contribute.

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DUST IN THE WIND

[KANSAS]

I close my eyes
Only for a moment, and the moment's gone
All my dreams
Pass before my eyes, a curiosity

Dust in the wind
All they are is dust in the wind

Same old song
Just a drop of water in an endless sea
All we do
Crumbles to the ground, though we refuse to see

Dust in the wind
All we are is dust in the wind
Oh

Now, don't hang on
Nothin' lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away
And all your money won't another minute buy...

Songwriters: Kerry Livgren

[Dust In The Wind lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc]

NB

A PORTFOLIO OF MY WRITING AT DARTMOUTH - JULIA ROBITAILLE '23

October 17th, 2019.

''The song Dust in The Wind, released by Kansas in the 1970s, can be interpreted in relation to early Buddhist doctrines and ideas. These include the doctrines of No-Self and the Five Skandhas, Dependent Origination, and the First, Second, and Third Noble Truths, as well as the ideas of impermanence and the theme of urgency within a human rebirth. With the spread of Indian religion in western culture being prevalent in the late nineteenth century, it leads us to wonder if Dust in the Wind has Buddhist influences.''

Read full article:

https://journeys.dartmouth.edu/juliarobitaille/2019/10/17/dust-in-the-wind-a-hidden-buddhist-scripture/

'Dust in the wind' by Kansas - YouTube from Kansas [Official video]

Thanks to good friend, JT Chen who created this poster and wrote the manuscript. Thanks JT.

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Andy’s 60’s Music Vesak Greeting During Covid May 2020

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