Catching up with the Walking Monk

Meeting the Walking Monk in Orlando

It was so nice meeting up with the Walking Monk, Bhaktimarg Swami during our visit to Orlando and it was serendipitous as well for wife Juliana and I are launching a new product called the “Walking meditator.” (Launching soon). The swami wrote about our meeting on his blog: http://www.thewalkingmonk.blogspot.ca/2014/11/thursday-october-30th-2014.html

Why Bhaktimarg Swami Matters to My Journey

I have known Bhaktimarg Swami (the Walking Monk) for over 20 years, and he is one of the kindest and most genuinely spiritual people you could ever hope to meet. He has long been a big fan of Food for Life, and he has always encouraged my work, which is one reason I value reconnecting with the Walking Monk whenever our paths cross.

Sharing FOOD YOGA

During our meeting, I gave Bhaktimarg Swami (the Walking Monk) a copy of my new book FOOD YOGA, and he was already quoting from it the very next day.

Festival of Consciousness: Food, Music, and Raising Awareness

We talked about doing a Festival of Consciousness either as a traveling road show or something we could do regularly in Orlando, FL. Typically, when we talk about raising consciousness, it’s either in the context of what we eat or what we do; it’s not usually in the context of music, and these elements are rarely combined in one experience. One of the things I talk about most is that spirituality begins with mastering the tongue, and the tongue has two functions: vibrating (speech and sound) and tasting (food). So this festival of consciousness would serve to engage the tongue in ways that would help raise consciousness.

Bhaktimarg Swami (the Walking Monk) is an expert at putting on plays that stimulate higher thought, and he is also a very entertaining speaker—one reason a Festival of Consciousness could be both meaningful and engaging.

FAQ

Q: Who is the Walking Monk mentioned in this post?

A: The Walking Monk in this post is Bhaktimarg Swami. The article describes meeting up with him during a visit to Orlando and highlights his spiritual character, his encouragement of the author’s work, and his ability as an engaging speaker and performer.

Q: Where did the author meet Bhaktimarg Swami (the Walking Monk)?

A: The meeting took place in Orlando. The author notes it was a meaningful catch-up during their visit and also links to Bhaktimarg Swami’s blog entry where the swami wrote about the meeting.

Q: What did the author give the Walking Monk during their meeting?

A: The author gave Bhaktimarg Swami a copy of the author’s new book FOOD YOGA. The post shares that Bhaktimarg Swami was already quoting from the book the next day, which the author presents as an enthusiastic response.

Q: What is the “Festival of Consciousness” idea discussed with the Walking Monk?

A: The post describes a proposed Festival of Consciousness that could be a traveling road show or a recurring event in Orlando, Florida. The idea is to combine themes that raise consciousness—food, action, and music—rather than keeping them separate.

Q: What does the post mean by “mastering the tongue” in a spiritual context?

A: The author explains that spirituality begins with mastering the tongue, which has two functions: vibrating and tasting. This idea supports the Festival of Consciousness concept by engaging the tongue through sound (music/speech) and food in ways intended to raise consciousness.

Q: What upcoming product is mentioned alongside the Walking Monk meeting?

A: The author mentions that he and his wife, Juliana, are launching a new product called the Walking Meditator (launching soon). The post frames the timing as serendipitous because it coincided with reconnecting with Bhaktimarg Swami, the Walking Monk.