A Tantra meditation from Osho – described by Madhuri, with an accompanying poem

A review by Madhuri of Alan Lew’s book, subtitled The Spiritual Path of a Zen Rabbi; “I enjoyed the book a lot, and I feel it’s valuable for opening our minds and letting in a bit of wonder and a lot of grounded feeling.”

Madhuri’s short reviews on books by: Jon Ronson, Myriam Sagan, Isabella Bird, High Lasgarn, Catherine Cookson, Caitlin Moran, Claude Saks, Stan Jones, Ayya Khema, Thurston Clarke, Helena Merriman

A meditation Osho gave to his disciples in the early Pune days – described by Madhuri

A review by Madhuri of Tim Ward’s book. “The book is so much fun… his arguments are sometimes rebellious in a valuably-refreshing way.”

Two travel and animal stories from Costa Rica by Madhuri and Chintan

A poem by Madhuri

Short notes on a pile of books read recently. Authors: Adeline Yen Mah, Wendy Burden, Peter Nichols, Jojo Moyes, Jamie James, Tessa Hainsworth, Dr Amanda Brown, Betsy Whyte, Sara Pascoe, Dean Nicholson, Edward Chisholm

A Tantra meditation bringing patience, release of expectation, and empowerment, described by Madhuri

A story by Madhuri

Madhuri’s review of Bhante Walpola Piyananda’s book. “An enormously genial Buddhist rant… peppered with anecdotes from the author’s life as a monk, teacher, Abbott, chaplain, and Chief Sangha Nayaka Thera of the USA.”

A poem by Madhuri

A review of a book by Janwillem van de Wetering; “Enjoyable and full of surprises,” writes Madhuri

Madhuri elucidates at a talk the source of women’s unease at a lifted toilet seat, and of men’s at being shouted at (with two poems and video link)

Madhuri’s review of Ray Brooks’ book; “Having worked in Japan a lot during the 90’s, I enjoyed the immersion into aspects of the culture I’d not encountered, as well as some I had.”

A couples meditation of great beauty and transformative power – by Madhuri

Life in the Amsterdam Red Light District, told by “a young British woman, a newly-qualified nursery nurse who was lured by an advertisement to work in a crèche.” The reflective review by Madhuri concludes with “If Yin was honoured, meditation would become possible for humans.”

Out of Madhuri’s magic notebook!

Book review by Madhuri; “This book is mostly a description of bliss states, and as such is quite uplifting to read. A special book!”

A poem from Madhuri’s most recent book, To Hills and Waterfalls: a Californian in Calderdale, read by the author on video.

An inner exploration to do alone or with a friend – by Madhuri.

A poem by Madhuri.

Madhuri on the colourful and warm-hearted evening event in Hebden Bridge where she read from her new book, To Hills and Waterfalls: a Californian in Calderdale.

Madhuri shares an exercise for a Generator (a Human Design type) to do with a friend.

Madhuri announces her new poetry book dedicated to her home in the English Pennines. It’s her 9th book and her second published this summer!

A hilarious poem performed by Madhuri on stage during a Festival at Osho Leela. Dorset, UK (video).

An exercise to find wisdom from past relationships by Madhuri.

A review by S D Anugyan of Madhuri’s most recent book of poems and paintings in celebration of cats.

A poem from Madhuri’s new coffee table book, Flying Lady with Cat.

A review by Madhuri of Suzanne Segal’s book subtitled, A Life Beyond the Personal Self.

A spring poem by Madhuri.

A meditation technique from Madhuri’s treasure trove.

A poem by Madhuri.

Madhuri’s review of Brock Talon’s memoir subtitled: Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Watch Tower after Thirty-Five years of Lost Dreams.

A healing technique shared step by step by Madhuri.

A poem by Madhuri.

Paintings and drawings by Madhuri; “Dancing is perhaps the most direct and total way to be alive.”

A book review by Madhuri; “A juicy, original, very absorbing read.”

A technique explained by Madhuri.

Ponderings by Punya with plenty of input from Madhuri; “Let the original inspiration that led you to write your book carry you through the inevitable labour pains of producing it.”

A Christmas story from 2004 by Madhuri.

A useful technique shared by Madhuri.

A poem by Madhuri.

A poem by Madhuri.

Madhuri’s review of Andre van der Braak’s memoir; “The book is elegantly written, humble and erudite and friendly. I recommend it.”

Madhuri reads one of her poems from her recently published book, The Teenage Poems – and what I’ve learned since.

A book review by Chintan, disciple, author, literary lover, of the latest offering from Madhuri Z.K. Akin, writer extraordinaire!

An excerpt from Madhuri’s latest book, The Teenage Poems.

Madhuri shares four techniques to explore your past lives, on your own.

Madhuri’s review of Deva Kalpana’s memoir.

Madhuri reviews Russell Miller’s book, subtitled ‘The True Story of L Ron Hubbard’, in part also through the eyes of the Human Design system.

Madhuri shares a meditation technique.

(after seeing this on a sign outside a Catholic church, while on a walk) – a poem by Madhuri.

Madhuri’s review of Laurence Shainberg’s book: “Highly recommended!”

A review by Madhuri of Sarah-Jane Le Blanc’s book.

A meditation technique suggested by Madhuri, inspired by Sarah-Jane Le Blanc’s book.

A poem by Madhuri.

Madhuri’s creativity unfolds with fun!

Madhuri’s review of Nia Wyn’s book: “I recommend it with all my loudest shouts!”

Madhuri reviews Misty Griffin’s book subtitled, An Amish True Crime Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Brutal Betrayal, and Ultimate Survival.