Dada Nabhaniilananda
"Dada was by far the most charismatic speaker we've ever had here at Facebook." - Aileen Cureton, host of Facebook event.
"Dada Nabhaniilananda through his corporate talks brings in a unique blend of ancient wisdom traditions, an understanding of life in today's world, a refreshingly practical approach that will work in a corporation, and a wicked sense of humor" - Gopi Kallayil: Chief Evangelist, Google
When I was growing up in New Zealand, studying music and English literature and dreaming of being a rock-star, if you'd told me that I'd end up as a yoga monk, I would have thought you'd lost your last marble.
Yet here I am, more than 40 years later, helping corporations and organizations to develop creativity and leadership programs, using meditation, music and the insights of ancient wisdom.
During this inner journey I've almost unintentionally fulfilled many of my childhood dreams:
- Won several international songwriting awards & produced seven musical albums
- Appeared on stage with the Dalai Lama & played a rock concert for an audience of more than 10,000 in Brazil
- Published a book in eleven languages & written a science fiction comedy novel
- Performed and spoken in more than forty countries
- Spent more than 30,000 in deep meditation
My passion is helping smart people to tap into their inner source of love, creativity and wisdom. In the companies where I speak, people struggle with stress, balancing home and work priorities, finding fulfilment in their roles, and doubt about their own worthiness as a leader. They may have to deal with distraction, addiction or depression and often seem quite overwhelmed.
I show them how to develop clarity and how to connect to their inner reservoir of calm. They are often amazed at how much better they feel after just a few moments of music and meditation.
- Dada Nabhaniilananda - 'The Monk Dude'
Happy Clients include: Google, CISCO, Facebook, Intel, TEDx.
Keynote and Workshop topics:
1. The Enlightened Leader Project
Lead with Love, Creativity and Wisdom
Love leads to better relationships
Wisdom produces better decisions
and Creativity will make you a star of innovation
2. Connecting to Creativity through Meditation -
Creative energy: How to cultivate it, manage it and apply it to innovation and problem solving in your organization.
Learn how, through meditation, and music, you can tap into the source of ideas, and develop an inner calm. Then you can shine without burning out.
I derive tremendous satisfaction from seeing people apply what I've taught them and transform their lives. Here are a few of their impressions:
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"Dada is an amazing, compassionate and gifted meditation teacher, and a wonderful musician. I took his meditation class in 1995; the skills I learned had a profound impact on my life and happiness. I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to study with him!" - Emily Feinstein Program Director, Policy to Practice, CASAColumbia
"What an extraordinary and heart opening experience. Informative, inspiring, and lots of fun. Dada Nabhaniilananda combines humor, deep insight, and tremendous knowledge...A really rare opportunity," - Susan Feathers Asst. Dean of Law, Stanford University, California
"Dada seems to understand the mindset of the college age student…Many students use alcohol and drugs to escape from a hectic week of a nonstop schedule and to give their minds a break. Dada Nabhaniilananda offers a valuable alternative that can balance a student's stressful life and give mental strength and clarity." - Joel Donnelly, UC Berkeley, CA.
"That was fantastic, it was fantastic, I can't tell you... I went into a state of peace and calm – it was so welcome. Thank you for that experience." - Wendy Mclure, Architect, San Francisco.
"Coupled with his wit, warmth and natural humor, Dada is one of the best and most charismatic meditation teachers I know." - Amal Jacobson, SUNY New Paltz, NY
"Dada is a talented musician and charms audiences with songs he has composed… his presentations will stimulate audiences to expand their personal and social horizons as they enjoy his wit and relaxed style." - Sid Jordan, Ph.D., Executive Director, Prama Institute, Marshal, NC
Published books
Close Your Eyes & Open Your Mind - a Practical Guide to Spiritual Meditation (available in 11 languages)
My Favourite Kiirtans - spiritual music workbook.
Real Dragons Don't Cry - a comic fantasy (due for publication in 2015)
Musical recordings
The Fire Dragon Suite (1984) - original songs
Warriors of the Rainbow (1990) - original songs
The Return of the Magic ((2000) - original songs
Sonali Bhor (1995) - Bengali Bhajans
Anandakiirtan II - (1985) - spiritual chanting
Anandakiirtan III - (1988) - spiritual chanting
Flight of Love (2009) - spiritual chanting
Listen to this music on these sites:
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=102492
http://www.eternalwave.com/music/wotr.php
http://www.eternalwave.com/music/trotm.php
"Dada was by far the most charismatic speaker we've ever had here at Facebook." - Aileen Cureton, host of Facebook event.
"Dada Nabhaniilananda through his corporate talks brings in a unique blend of ancient wisdom traditions, an understanding of life in today's world, a refreshingly practical approach that will work in a corporation, and a wicked sense of humor" - Gopi Kallayil: Chief Evangelist, Google
When I was growing up in New Zealand, studying music and English literature and dreaming of being a rock-star, if you'd told me that I'd end up as a yoga monk, I would have thought you'd lost your last marble.
Yet here I am, more than 40 years later, helping corporations and organizations to develop creativity and leadership programs, using meditation, music and the insights of ancient wisdom.
During this inner journey I've almost unintentionally fulfilled many of my childhood dreams:
- Won several international songwriting awards & produced seven musical albums
- Appeared on stage with the Dalai Lama & played a rock concert for an audience of more than 10,000 in Brazil
- Published a book in eleven languages & written a science fiction comedy novel
- Performed and spoken in more than forty countries
- Spent more than 30,000 in deep meditation
My passion is helping smart people to tap into their inner source of love, creativity and wisdom. In the companies where I speak, people struggle with stress, balancing home and work priorities, finding fulfilment in their roles, and doubt about their own worthiness as a leader. They may have to deal with distraction, addiction or depression and often seem quite overwhelmed.
I show them how to develop clarity and how to connect to their inner reservoir of calm. They are often amazed at how much better they feel after just a few moments of music and meditation.
- Dada Nabhaniilananda - 'The Monk Dude'
Happy Clients include: Google, CISCO, Facebook, Intel, TEDx.
Keynote and Workshop topics:
1. The Enlightened Leader Project
Lead with Love, Creativity and Wisdom
Love leads to better relationships
Wisdom produces better decisions
and Creativity will make you a star of innovation
2. Connecting to Creativity through Meditation -
Creative energy: How to cultivate it, manage it and apply it to innovation and problem solving in your organization.
Learn how, through meditation, and music, you can tap into the source of ideas, and develop an inner calm. Then you can shine without burning out.
I derive tremendous satisfaction from seeing people apply what I've taught them and transform their lives. Here are a few of their impressions:
Feedback
"Dada is an amazing, compassionate and gifted meditation teacher, and a wonderful musician. I took his meditation class in 1995; the skills I learned had a profound impact on my life and happiness. I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to study with him!" - Emily Feinstein Program Director, Policy to Practice, CASAColumbia
"What an extraordinary and heart opening experience. Informative, inspiring, and lots of fun. Dada Nabhaniilananda combines humor, deep insight, and tremendous knowledge...A really rare opportunity," - Susan Feathers Asst. Dean of Law, Stanford University, California
"Dada seems to understand the mindset of the college age student…Many students use alcohol and drugs to escape from a hectic week of a nonstop schedule and to give their minds a break. Dada Nabhaniilananda offers a valuable alternative that can balance a student's stressful life and give mental strength and clarity." - Joel Donnelly, UC Berkeley, CA.
"That was fantastic, it was fantastic, I can't tell you... I went into a state of peace and calm – it was so welcome. Thank you for that experience." - Wendy Mclure, Architect, San Francisco.
"Coupled with his wit, warmth and natural humor, Dada is one of the best and most charismatic meditation teachers I know." - Amal Jacobson, SUNY New Paltz, NY
"Dada is a talented musician and charms audiences with songs he has composed… his presentations will stimulate audiences to expand their personal and social horizons as they enjoy his wit and relaxed style." - Sid Jordan, Ph.D., Executive Director, Prama Institute, Marshal, NC
Published books
Close Your Eyes & Open Your Mind - a Practical Guide to Spiritual Meditation (available in 11 languages)
My Favourite Kiirtans - spiritual music workbook.
Real Dragons Don't Cry - a comic fantasy (due for publication in 2015)
Musical recordings
The Fire Dragon Suite (1984) - original songs
Warriors of the Rainbow (1990) - original songs
The Return of the Magic ((2000) - original songs
Sonali Bhor (1995) - Bengali Bhajans
Anandakiirtan II - (1985) - spiritual chanting
Anandakiirtan III - (1988) - spiritual chanting
Flight of Love (2009) - spiritual chanting
Listen to this music on these sites:
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=102492
http://www.eternalwave.com/music/wotr.php
http://www.eternalwave.com/music/trotm.php
