Facets of a Diamond – Blog
Of all the physical modalities, music most activates the life energy and uplifts the soul. Only pure love can do more.
The Shin Buddhists talk about the ferryboat that takes one to the Free Land - heaven on earth. With every photograph I take, I ask whether this is a ferryboat: Can it help the viewer reach the Free Land?
We look at a sunset and the spirit is obvious to us. If we look at someone’s shoe, it seems so much harder to find. But is still there. It is just as obvious, if you know how to really Look.
In this free video, Dr. Diamond discusses the Pulse of Life, a key concept in his unique holistic approach.
Dr. Diamond discusses the development of his unique approach to making paintings for healing.
The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius stated that love is as basic to our nature as it is the nature of water to flow downhill.
My favorite quote is a poem by Dr. John Diamond, the founder of the Institute for Music and Health, about the potential of music to be the Great Therapy.
My good friend, Dr. Chris Reading, after a long illness has just died, his spirit returning.
An excerpt from opening lecture of Dr. Diamond's exhibit at the Katonah Village Library in Katonah, NY, July 2011.