Astrology
Solar Flares
Their Inner and Outer Effects
An 32-page article on solar flares, CME events, and related solar phenomena as regards how they affect us psychologically, spiritually, and physically.
KEY: Vision of the Eclipse
The Astrology of Lunations
Sixteen articles on the lunation cycle, with emphasis on the effect of New and Full Moon, and particular attention given to eclipses and their interpretation.
Some History of Matrix Software
Includes a brief history of Michael Erlewine and the founding of Matrix Software, plus something about the astrological scene at the time.
Eclipse Charts
1750-2200
In the long history of astronomy eclipses are perhaps the preeminent celestial phenomena, visually striking in their effect and witnessed by all humanity.
StarTypes Visual Ephemeris
1800-1900
he StarTypes Visual Ephemerides do all of this and more. Each month has a 360-degree open chart when with planets and aspect patterns drawn in plus a listing of the Sun, Moon, planets and lunar node by degrees and minutes.
StarTypes Visual Ephemeris
1900-2000
he StarTypes Visual Ephemerides do all of this and more. Each month has a 360-degree open chart when with planets and aspect patterns drawn in plus a listing of the Sun, Moon, planets and lunar node by degrees and minutes.
StarTypes Visual Ephemeris
2000-2100
he StarTypes Visual Ephemerides do all of this and more. Each month has a 360-degree open chart when with planets and aspect patterns drawn in plus a listing of the Sun, Moon, planets and lunar node by degrees and minutes.
StarTypes:
Life Path Partners
StarTypes is life-path astrology, interpreting large-scale planetary patterns in the sky above and charting the dharma or life path of an individual and their primary relationship role down here on earth.
Burn Rate:
Retrogrades in Astrology
Here in a single book, expert astrologer Michael Erlewine lays out the phenomenon of retrograde motion in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. More than just abstract theory, this is a hands-on way to interpret retrograde planets in your natal chart.
How to Learn Astrology
This is a complete course in astrology from astrologer Michael Erlewine. Author Erlewine, who is an award-winning archivist and director of the Heart Center Astrological Library.
Interface:
Planetary Nodes
Nodes are sensitive points in the natal chart that can be interpreted. Obvious examples of nodes are the Nodes of the Moon. The Ascendant, Midheaven, Vertex, and other sensitive horoscope points are nodes.
Interpret Astrology:
Three-Way Aspect Patterns
The 360 3-way combinations can be used to read any aspect pattern in the astrology chart. They can also be used to read “Planetary Pictures†and midpoint trees as developed by the German astrologers Alfred Witte and Reinhold Ebertin.
Interpret Astrology:
The House Combinations
This book is intended as a self-reading horoscope and guide to interpreting natal horoscopes or charts as related to the twelve astrological houses. The book includes complete interpretations of the planets in each of the twelve houses.
Interpret Astrology:
The Planetary Combinations
This book is intended as a self-reading horoscope and guide to interpreting astrology charts. Also included is an introduction to the theory of astrological aspects.
Local Space:
Relocation Astrology
“Local Space is no ‘subtle plane,’ but a personal landscape painted in bold and clear strokes and tailor-made to fit the psyche of each individual.
Mother Moon:
Astrology of 'The Lights'
Mother Moon not only covers both the exoteric nature of the Moon (what science and tradition knows about it), but also the esoteric significance, what the inner meaning of the Moon means to each of us astrologically.
The Astrology of Space
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This book takes the reader from the surface of the earth itself (using copious diagrams) and explains the basic astronomy of modern astrology.ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
Tibetan Astrology
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Basic fundamentals of Tibetan astrology. Of course topics like the Five Elements, Twelve Animals Signs, the 60-year Element-Animal Cycle, the Nine-numbered Magic Square, and the Eight Trigrams of the I-Ching are covered.
Tibetan Earth Lords:
Tibetan Astrology and Geomancy
In Tibetan astrology and geomancy the Sa-Dak are the spirits that surround and protect a particular place, the lords of that land — the Earth Lords.
Dharma Chart, Karma Chart
Astrological Empowerment in the 21st Century
An easy-to-use way to calculate a chart of your Dharma or Life Path, and a separate but related chart of your Karma, thus your Dharma Chart and you Karma Chart. Tables and all that you need is in this book. I consider these two charts to be the essence of the tribe you belong to and how you will appear to the world.
THE HOLISTIC APPROACH IN ASTROLOGY AND SCIENCE
Intro by Michael Erlewine
And important and seminal article on modern astrology by Dr. Theodor Landscheidt, with and introduction by astrology Michael Erlewine
Phases in Cycles
Organic Movement
A look at the organic and unified whole of the various phases in any cycle that pulses with expansion and contraction, circles and cycles. With interpretation.
Retrograde Reader
Interpreting Retrogrades
“Retrograde Reader” is an interpretive technique by astrology Michael Erlewine which examines and interprets the full-phase approach to retrograde motion, following the actual astronomical motions. This has never been done before.
Cycles or Circles, Centers, and Circulation
The Empowerment of Space
A key introduction by Michael Erlewine to the use and meaning of astrological coordinate systems and centers.
Solar Biology
Monitoring Space Weather
A collection of articles (and an introductory essay) on Space Weather, intense solar activity.
Astrology of the Heart
Astro-Shamanism
This is a reduced sized version, edited in 2022, by Michael Erlewine of the seminal book "Astrology of the Heart", which is a course in esoteric astrology.
SOLAR FLARES
Their Psychological Effects.
An introduction to a discussion on solar intensity and creativity. Plus excerpts from an English translation of the book "Children of the Light" by Theodor Landscheidt.
THE INNER EFFECTS OF THE SUN
Solar Flares and CMEs
A series of articles and blogs on the effects of solar flares and related solar influx on our mind, emotions, and psyche.
Dharma
Shamata Meditation
Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally
An introduction and commentary on basic sitting meditation that is easy to read.
Training the Mind
Dharma Practice
Being twelve articles on the basics of mind training and dharma practice presented in an informal way. Included are complete instructions for Shamata sitting meditation and Tonglen, two classic mind training methods.
Training the Mind
Book Two
Twenty-five easy-to-read articles on meditation and mind training, including post-meditation practice, mixing your meditation with daily activities and more.
Experiences with Mahamudra
The Dharma of Meditation
This book documents the author's personal journey in dharma practice, particularly as regards learning Mahamudra meditation.
Urgency in Dharma Practice
This short article addresses urgency in learning to experience your mind through meditation and other dharma practices, including the Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward the Dharma.
Dharma Practice Calendar
154-Year Buddhist Lunar Calendar
Most dharma practitioners have a meditation or practice schedule based on the lunar calendar, including not only New and Full Moon times, but exact times for the 30 lunar days in each lunar month.
The Lama of Appearances
Learning Dharma through Nature
The Lama of Appearances provides an introduction to an important Tibetan teaching that is little known here in the West, and that is that nature herself, the world of appearances, is a perfect reflection of the mind, and can be a trusted guide to learning
Change and the Self and Other Writings
What we have here are recent essays and blogs, mostly from 2013, but some from 2012. These offerings are a bit of a smorgasbord, but two principle themes are the effects of change on the Self and its reactions. Although I have many interests, of late they seem to be narrowing down to dharma-related themes, in particular phenomenology and the dharma. It is a little embarrassing to have such a narrow perspective, but then I remind myself that the dharma is not only the middle way, but it is a wide path, and the only one I feel like traveling just now.
Dharma: The Intangibles
Meditation training is still quite new in this country. We are just getting the word out, so most of the emphasis is on the actual physical meditation technique itself, the bare bones, but there is more. Aside from the basic physical technique, there are what I sometimes call the "intangibles' – everything else. There is so much emphasis on learning the basic techniques of meditation that these intangibles are usually ignored until later on down the line. The problem with this is that these so-called "intangibles" are not just supplementary add-ons -- afterthoughts. Quite the contrary, they are crucial to the success of actually learning to meditate properly.
Tranquility and Insight Meditation
an approach for beginners
A series of blogs on the two main types of meditation, Tranquility and Insight meditation, everything you need to learn Tranquility meditation, plus an introduction to Insight meditation.
2014 Blogs and Stories
I give up trying to arrange and sort these articles. This book contains a variety of blogs on different topics and in different categories. You know what you feel like reading, so please suit yourself.
Using Lunar Calendars
How to use a lunar calendar, complete with introduction, and section on the Lunar Month, Phases of the Moon, Major Practice Days, Detailed Practice Days for a Year, Hindu Tithies, illustration and interpretation for each of the thirty lunar days, The Eleven Karanas with interpretations and graphics, Detailed Indian Tithies, Nakshatras (Lunar Mansions), with graphics and interpretations.
Alteration of the Self
Psychedelic Drugs
These are a series of articles on psychedelic drugs and their relation to the Self and to Buddhist mind training.
The Dharma of Marriage
A Life Practice
Tibetan Buddhist monks and laypersons, along with Zen Buddhist, have developed methods of training the mind that are over 1,000 years old and have proved very effective. These amount to a life-long practice. Marriage for many of us is also a life-long practice just as difficult and complete as many dharma practices. This article is about using these tried and true dharma practices within a marriage to solve problems and to help keep it together.
Small Worlds: BuddhistSHrine
Macro and Close-Up Photography
I have been involved with the Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) Monastery since 1983, when they were just pouring the foundation. Most of the photos photos shown here were taken at the KTD monastery (KTD) which is located in the mountains above the city of Woodstock, N.Y. KTD is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in North America, the seat of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje.
Tong-Len: The Alchemy of Reaction
(2nd Edition)
A complete dharma practice that is easy to learn and that can be used both on-the-cushion and off-the-cushion during the rest of your day. In my opinion this is a practice tailored for Westerners.
The Illustrated Guide to Dharma Stuff: Rupas (statues)
Buddhist Rupas and Statues
The Illustrated Guide to Dharma Stuff: Rupas (statues) This free e-book is for those who want to look at Tibetan Buddhist “Rupas” or statue close-up and in detail.
Training the Mind: Book One
Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally
Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.
Training the Mind: Book Two
Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally
Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.
Training the Mind: BookThree
Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally
Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.
Training the Mind: Book Four
Allowing the Mind to Rest Naturally
Mind-Training, using the mind to look at the mind, is not just for meditators anymore, but is going secular. Tibetan Buddhist methods of mind training are useful to anyone willing to learn them. Here is a series of very-short, easy-to-read, articles on training the mind, many of which can be used at any time in our busy work schedule, and not just on the cushion.
Mind Training
Selected Dharma Articles
Here are a series of nineteen articles written in 2015 by Michael Erlewine, all focused on Tibetan Buddhist mind-training methods, and geared for the beginning and intermediate practitioner. They are easy to read and understand and are based on hands-on practical experience rather than abstract theory.
The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind
Common Preliminaries
The “Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward the Dhama,” also called the Common Preliminaries and the Four Reversals are considered by many as the place to begin understanding, learning, and practicing the Dharma. Not some scholarly doctrine or list of imperatives, the Four Thoughts are already familiar to most people as part of their deepest inner sense of reality.
Beginning Dharma Practrice
Where to Begin
A series of easy-to-read and understand articles on how get started practicing dharma, where and how to begin.
The Sacred Art of Sange Wangchug
Volume 1: Deities
The dharma art of Sange Wangchug, cultural minister of Bhutan, Volume 1, Deities
The Sacred Art of Sange Wangchug
Volume 2, Decorative
The art of Sange Wangchug, Cultural Minister of Bhutan, Volume 2, Decorative.
The Sacred Art of Sange Wangchug
Volume 3: Pecha Art
The Art of Sange Wangchug, Cultural Minister of Bhutan, Volume 3, Pecha Art
Dharma Blogs 2015
Blogs & Stories
A selection of dharma blogs and stories from 2015 by Michael Erlewine on various topics, including Yidams, Terma, Khenpo Gangshar, Rebirth, Lunar Cycle, Impermanence, Vipassana, Karma, Shines, Gaps… fifty articles in all
Mahamudra: My Story
Learning Mahamudra
The author's personal experience with Mahamudra training and experiences over 30 years working with a Tibetan Rinpoche.
The Dharma of Resistance
With Michael Erlewine
The dharma of resistance, when we HAVE to do something, but don't feel like it. Several articles.
The Loss of Substance
Stories and Notes on Addiction
Michael Erlewine explains how he approached various addictions, including caffeine, alcohol, sugar, drugs, cigarettes, overeating, and meat.
Mahamudra Lineage Prayer
Printing Versions
This is the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take this to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.
Mahamudra Lineage Prayer
Laptop Version
This is the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.
The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind
Laptop Version
This is the a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.
The Tashi Prayer
Printing Version
This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.
The Tashi Prayer
Laptop Prayer
This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.
The Tashi Prayer
Laptop Prayer
This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.
Refuge Bodhicitta
Laptop Version
This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.
Refuge and Bodhicitta
Printing Version
This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.
The Four Immeasurables
Printing Version
This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.
The Four Immeasurables
Laptop Version
This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.
Dedication of Merit
Printing Version
This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that will print on any 8.5 x 11" paper, two-sided. If your printer does not print double-sided, then take to your local Staples and have them do it. It is in PDF format.
Dedication of Merit
Laptop Version
This is a Karma Kagyu Prayer in traditional pecha format that is configured for your laptop use.
Dharma Blogs, 2018 Spring
Dharma and Astrology
Dharma and Astrology blogs for the spring of 2018, 346 pages, 93 articles.
The Seven Points of Mind Training
From the Lojong Teachings
These seven points and 59 slogans are part of what are called the Lojong or mind-training teachings. I consider them to be (along with “The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind to the Dharma”) the quintessential teachings for any beginning (or advanced) dharma student.
Karma Kagyu Lineage Pecha
PRINTING-VERSION
Here is the Karma Kagyu lineage in pecha format. This is a printing version (2 sided) only. There is a screen version also.
Karma Kagyu Lineage Pecha
SCREEN VERSION
Here is the Karma Kagyu lineage in pecha format for use on a desktop or laptop. This is a SCREEN VERSION only. There is a printing (two-sided) version as well. Look for it.
84 Mahasiddhas Pecha for Guru Yoga
Ready to print double-sided
Drawings based on the Abhayadatta System, by Jonang Taranata (1575-1635), murals in the Ganden Puntsogling Monastery in Tibet. These can be printed out double-sided.
Lineage: Kagyu Golden Garland
Laptop Screen Version
The Kagyu lineage from the celestial Vajradhara through the five original lineage members and then through the line of the Karmapas and heart sons is illustrated here for guru yoga practice. This is the SCREEN or laptop version, not for printing, but just
Dharma Blogs Fall 2018
Dharma and Astrology
A series of 81 essays and articles on the dharma and some astrology for the Fall of 2018 by Michael Erlewine
THE GOLDEN GARLAND OF THE KARMA KAGYU
Large Images of the Lineage
Download large images of the Karma Kagyu Lineage holders.
BLOGS 2019 Winter
Dharma and Astrology
Blogs for 2019, first quarter of year on Dharma, Astrology, and my recent stroke.
The Spiritual Anatomy of a Stroke
This is a series of daily blogs at and after the time I have a stroke on March 19, 2019. These are my experiences around that event and comments.
Dharma Blogs Spring 2019
Dharma and Astrology
Blogs by Michael Erlewine on dharma, astrology for Spring of 2019
Dharma Blogs: Summer 2019
various writings
These are the main blogs and articles for the summer of 2019 by Michael Erlewine/
DHARMA BLOGS: FALL 2019
Dharma, astrology, etc.
Fall of 2019, blogs on dharma, astrology, music, etc.
Lineage: Kagyu Golden Garland
Printing Version 2
The Kagyu lineage from the celestial Vajradhara through the five original lineage members and then through the line of the Karmapas and heart sons is illustrated here for guru yoga practice. This is the SCREEN or laptop version, not for printing, but just
Urgency in Dharma Practice
Negotiating the Bardo
A discussion of the urgency in dharma practice to get ready for negotiating the bardo after death.
Tithies and Karanas
Lunar Days
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
154-Year Lunar Day Ephemeris
Daily Tithies
Lunar Day (Tithies 1-30) Weekday, Date, EST (Eastern Standard Time) KM (Tsurphu Calendar), DM (Gelugpa Calendar), Eclipse, K (Losar Tsurphu), D (Losar Gelugpa), TF (combined Tidal Force). Compiled by Michael Erlewine
Lunar Day Cycles
Introduction to LD
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
Lunar Articles & Notes
Lunar Days (Tithies)
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
Lunar Day Events
Including Yearly
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
Lunar Days Electional
Elections for each lunar day
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
Lunar Gaps
Tibetan Lunar Days
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
Lunations East & West
Lunar Cycle
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
Lunar Phenomena
Lunar Cycle
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
Lunar Days Electional
Keywords
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
Tables of Tithies
Lunar Day Charts
These are a series of notes and articles on the Tibetan Lunar Days (Tithies), the thirty lunar days as used in the Tibetan astrological system. Compiled by Michael Erlewine.
Lunar Days Interpreted
Both East and West
Complete interpretations of the Tibetan 30-day lunar cycle in two formats, the traditional Tibetan interpretation and also in the western astrological tradition by astrologer Michael Erlewine. And, as an addendum, the whole-phase aspects are again interpreted as a complete cycle by Erlewine.
BLOGS 2020 Part-1
Spirit Grooves
Dharma and astrology blogs for 2020 by Michael Erlewine. This is Book 1 of 4.
Blogs 2020 Part 2
Spirit Grooves
Dharma and astrology blogs for 2020 by Michael Erlewine. This is Book 2 of 4.
BLOGS 2020 Part-3
Spirit Grooves
Dharma and astrology blogs for 2020 by Michael Erlewine. This is Book 1 of 4.
The Four Thoughts
Spirit Grooves
Dharma and astrology blogs for 2020 by Michael Erlewine. This is Book 4 of 4.
Chenresig Sadhana
Complete in Pecha Format
This is the complete sadhana for the Bodhisattva Chenresig (in the Karma Kagyu tradition), ad designed by Michael Erlewine. Free to use.
Budha Amitabha
Complete Sadhana
The complete Amitabha (short form) of the Karma Kagyu created by the Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan
Karmapa’s Activity
Karma Kagyu Prayer
A Karma Kagyu Lineage prayer for the Karmapa's Activity as designed by the Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Mahamudra Lineage Prayer
Karma Kagyu
The Karma Kagyu Lineage Prayer as designed by Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Vajrapani Sadhana
Complete Sadhana
Vajrapani Sadhana, from the 9th Karmapa's cycle of empowerments, designed by Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan.
The Four Thoughts Prayer
The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind
The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind daily prayer as designed by the Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan
Bodhisattva Vow
Pecha Format
The Bodhisattva Vow in pecha format, Karma kagyu, designed by Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Dedication of Merit
In pecha format
Dedication of Merit, daily practice, Karma Kagyu prayer in pecha format.
Nyungne
The Complete Sadhana
This is the complete Karma Kagyu practice of Nyungne as desgined by Sange Wanghuk at Heart Center KTC, with directors Michael and Margaret Erlewine. Michael@Erlewine.net
The Ngnondro
Complete Sadhana
THis is the Karma Kagyu Ngondro, designed by Sange Wangchuk of Heart Center KTC, with directors Michael & Margaret Erlewine. Michael @ Erlewine.net
Grean Tara
Complete Sadhana
Karma Kagyu Green Tara Sadhana from Heart Center KTC, Big Rpaids Michigan
Seven Verse Prayer
to Guru Rinpoche
Seven Verse Prayer to Guru Rinpoche in pecha format from Heart Center KTC in Big Rapids, Michigan (Kagyu)
KTD Prayerbook
Nightly Prayers at KTD Monastery
Nightly prayers at KTD Monastery in upstate New York
KARMA and the Alayavijnana
Storehouse Consciousness
A collection of articles by Michael Erlewine on what persists after death to form a rebirth.
Mahamudra: A Story
Liberation Through Seeing
Michael Erlewine's story of encountering Mahamudra through photography.
SOLAR FLARES
Psychological Effects
An introduction to a discussion on solar intensity and creativity. Plus excerpts from an English translation of the book "Children of the Light" by Theodor Landscheidt.
BLOGS WINTER 2022
Dharma and other topics
These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons.
BLOGS SPRING 2022
Dharma and Other Topics
These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons. Illustrated.
BLOGS SUMMER 2022
Dharma and Other Topics
These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons. Illustrated.
BLOGS AUTUMN 2022
Dharma and Other Topics
These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons. Illustrated.
BLOGS AUTUMN 2022
Dharma and Other Topics
These are not all, but they are the most useful essays from 2022, sorted by the seasons. Illustrated.
Dharma Poems (2023)
And Other Writing
"Poetry for me has been a way to record my inner changes and spiritual experiences. I don't write poetry that often, but when I do it is always in response to some inner realization or other, something I am going through that finally becomes clear to me."
2023 BLOGS FALL
Dharma Articles
The main dharma articles for the 4th quarter of 2023, by Michael Erlewine.
2024 BLOGS
Mostly DHarma Articles.
2024 WINTER (January, February, March) articles by Michael Erlewine
Life as Mandala
Creating Sacred Space
The concept of mandalas, their offering, and the creating of sacred space in everyday life.
Photography
Close-Up & Macro Articles of 2012
Thirty-six articles written in 2012 on focus stacking, close-up & macro photography, the Nikon D800E, focus rails, wide-aperture stacking, industrial and exotic Nikkors, and much more.
Close-up and Macro Photography
A Primer Book Two: Macro & Close-up Lenses
The second volume in a two-book series on close-up and macro photography. This book has detailed specifications on 42 of the finest lenses used for macro and close-up photography on Nikon systems.
Close-up and Macro Photography:
A Primer Book One: Macro & Close-up Technique Includes Focus Stacking and Mini-Panorama
The first in a two-book series on close-up and macro photography. This volume covers close-up and macro technique, equipment, in-the-field use, and even motivation and the spirit of this kind of photography
Nature in the Backyard
Nature in the Backyard was written as a photographic introduction for the author's grandchildren to the world of nature, in particular the critters living in our own backyard, nearby parks, meadows, streams, ponds, and forests.
The Art of Focus Stacking:
A Primer
An introduction to macro and close-up photography including focus stacking, the technique, equipment involved, examples of stacked photos, problems encountered in focus stacking, processing, and more.
The Art of Focus Stacking:
The Art of Focus Stacking: Book Two — Photos
This is a workbook of photos using focus stacking with accompanying notes. Book two should be used with the main book The Art of Focus Stacking: A Primer.
Close-Up and Macro Photography
In-depth information on close-up, macro, and focus stacking. 318 pages, illustrated, includes a series of articles, equipment selection, and probably more that you want to read.
The CRT Nikkor Lens
Close-up Photography
Well known close-up and macro photographer Michael Erlewine offers a series tutorials on photography. In this album, imagines and explanation about the Nikon CRT Nikkor-O lens is presented.
Small Worlds: The Poppy
Macro and Close-Up Images
This is part of a series of hi-res Close-Up and Macro photos by Michael Erlewine.
Small Worlds: Calla Lily
Macro and Close-Up Images
This is part of a series of hi-res Close-Up and Macro photos by Michael Erlewine.
Small Worlds: Flowers
Macro and Close-Up Images
This is part of a series of hi-res Close-Up and Macro photos by Michael Erlewine.
Small Worlds: Sentient Beings
Macro and Close-Up Images
This is part of a series of hi-res Close-Up and Macro photos by Michael Erlewine.
Small Worlds: Sentient Beings
Macro and Close-Up Images
This is part of a series of hi-res Close-Up and Macro photos by Michael Erlewine.
Small Worlds: Echinacea
Macro and Close-Up Images
This is part of a series of hi-res Close-Up and Macro photos by Michael Erlewine.
MacroStop: Micro-Contrast
Macro and Close-Up Images
This is part of a series of hi-res Close-Up and Macro photos by Michael Erlewine.
Retouching Stacked Photos (Focus Stacking)
Close-Up and Macro Photography
An in-depth introduction to retouching stacked-photos in Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, and Zerene Stacker. Forty pages of text with copious hi-res illustrations and diagrams by well-known photographer Michael Erlewine.
Small Worlds: Ever Green
Macro and Closu-Up Ohtographyer
Small Worlds: Ever Green The majority of the plant world is green, offering some of the most subtle and lovely colors of them all. This album is filled with gentle green plant images. The link to the PDF is here: http://spiritgrooves.libsyn.com/small-worl
Small Worlds: Various Close-Up and Macro Images, Vol. 1
CloseUp and Macro Photography
A variety of close-ups and macro photography images, including focus-stacking, by photography Michael Erlewine.
Small Worlds: Various Close-Up and Macro Images, Vol. 3
Macro and Close-up Photography
A variety of close-ups and macro photography images, including focus-stacking, by photography Michael Erlewine.
The New Zeiss Otus APO Lenses for Close-Up
THe Zeiss APO Lenses
Well, we all know that these three new APO lenses were not designed for close-up work, much less macro photography. And since I have a score or more of great macro lenses, why would I spend time working with these lenses that are by definition telephotos? The answer is very simple. They are that damn good!
Handbook of Close-Up and Macro Photography
Illustrated
This is an extensive and fully-illustrated handbook to close0up and macro photography, including panoramas and focus-stacking, with photographer Michael Erlewine. NOTE: You will get a LINK to download this PDF, which may require you to enter the word "Handbook" in a search box to get the final PDF.
2015 Camera Lens Blogs
Technical Musings
This free e-book is a collection of blogs posted here and there on the Internet via various photography websites on what I happen to be working on at the time. I make no claims about fine finishing this text, but just offer it to those who might enjoy rea
Close-Up and DSLR: Volumes 1 &
Hi-Res Images
This is Volume 1 and 2 of a short series that offers images at various apertures for a group of very fine lenses for close-up work. These are large images, so you can see what happens at each of the various apertures for some special lenses.
Fiction
The Cities
(a.k.a. The Prison Cities)
This is an extended (non-standard) treatment for film that is in the general lineage of “Blade Runner,†a no-tongue-in-cheek drama, with no camp.
Posters
Ben Franklin
A Biography
A short biography and comments on early poster collector Ben Friedman by Walter Merderios.
Classic Posters – Interviews.
Book One
Poster expert Michael Erlewine interviews 18 of the greatest poster artists, promoters, collectors, and experts from the 1960s and beyond. These are fascinating in-depth interviews.
Classic Posters – Interviews
Book Two
A collection 101 articles on posters including 43 interview plus sections on the principal poster sets and lists of the most popular bands, venues, artists and promoters in various parts of the country and world.
Classic Posters – Collecting & Archiving.
Book Three
A collection of 43 articles on posters by Michael Erlewine on their collection, value, history, archiving, storing, and you-name-it.
David Singer: Graphic Designer
Interviewed by Michael Erlewine
Graphic designer and concert poster artist David Singer is interviewed by Michael Erlewine
Rick Griffin
Psychedelics and the Tibetan Tradition
A look at poster artist Rick Griffin and the Tibetan Tradition.
Rick Griffin
Psychedelic Heavyweight
A look at Rick Griffin as the main poster artist of pscyhedelics.
Chet Helms Interview
At the Heart of It All
An Interview with Chet Helms in 2001 with Michael Erlewine
Eddie Wilson
Armadillo World Headquarters
And interview with Eddie Wilson of the Armadillo World Headquarters.
Electrofork (Elizabeth Daggar)
Interview
An interview of poster artist Electrofork (Elizabeth Daggar).
Peter Andrews
John Sinclair Freedom Rally
An interview with promoter Peter Andrews on the John Sinclair Freedom Rally.
Jacaeber Kastor
Psychedelic Solution Shows
Poster shows at the Psychedelic Solution Gallery in New York.
Music
Searching for Roots
Tn the late 1950s and early 1960s the interest in folk music and its roots in rural America and the European Continent reached a high pitch as thousands of young adults crisscrossed America documenting folksongs and sharing authentic music
Ann Arbor Folk and Blues
The Scene in the 1960s and 1970s
The folk and blues music scene in Ann Arbor, Michigan (and some jazz) as told by Michael Erlewine, founder of the All-Music Guide, historian for the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival, and author of the award-winning book on the first two Ann Arbor Blues F
Groove and Blues in Jazz
A comprehensive discussion of blues in jazz, and many dozens of key albums listed.
The Folk Music Revival
1950s-1960s
A brief history of the Folk-Music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
Ann Arbor Blues Festivals
and More
A brief history of the Ann Arbor Blues Festivals of 1969 and 1970
Ann Arbor Blues Fiestival
1969 - 1970 Details
The Ann Arbor Blues Festivals (1969 - 1970) in detail, with John Fishel and others
Ann Arbor Blues Festivals
Brief Bios and Album Picks
SOme of the top performers at the Ann Arbor Blues Festivals, with short bios and album picks.
Ann Arbor Blues Festivals
Performers in Their Own Words
Select performers featured in the Ann Arbor Blues Festivals, comment on blues and the festival in their own words.
Interviewing the Blues
Archivist Michael Erlewine
Award-winning Archivist Michael Erlewine interviews the great blues players at the Ann Arbor Blues Festivals and the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festivals.
Paul Butterfield
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
The history of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, with personal notes by Michael Erlewine of The Prime Movers Blues Band.
Making Blues Time
Timeout for Eternity
An Article on how great Blues musicians "Make Time," expands time and give us room to live in their space.
Juke Joints and Saturday Nights
This is an article on Juke Joints and their relation to blues and earlier music, with an emphasis on music and dancing and how that affected the history of African Americans.
This is an article on Juke Joints and their relation to blues and earlier music, with an emphasis on music and dancing and how that affected the history of African Americans.
John Sinclair, The Interview
Spiritual Root
An Interview of John Sinclair by Michael Erlewine, where John talks of his love and discovery of Black music, and how this changed his life.
Groove and Blues in Jazz
Groove and Blues in Jazz
A detailed account of the blues and groove in Jazz music by Michael Erlewine.
Interviewing the Blues
Archivist Michael Erlewine
Award-winning Archivist Michael Erlewine interviews the great blues players at the Ann Arbor Blues Festivals and the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festivals.
Other
Karmapa at KTD – 2011
In July of 2011 His Holiness the 17th Karmapa visited his seat in the Americas at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra. This is part of that story in photos.
Karmapa at KTD – 2008
In May of 2008 I was asked to be part of a video crew to film the first visit to the U.S. by His Holiness, Orgyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Karmapa and the head of the Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
Our Pilgrimage to Tibet
What happens when a Western businessman asks his dharma teacher a simple question and is told that to get the answer to that question he is to go to Tibet that very summer and find His Holiness the 17th Karmapa,
The Art of Feng Shui
Feng Shui is superficially about adjusting the living space around you so that you can live more fully, moving things around, and so on
The Beats: Roots of the Sixties
In Ann Arbor Michigan
These are just my views and opinions about that seldom-mentioned time between the end of Beats (late 1950s) and the beginning of the Sixties Movement, which started basically in the summer of 1965, those in-between years. Relates to the scene in Ann Arbor
“Staying Alive”
Eating to Live
A look at diet and exercise for those with health conditions or who are aging, like me.
Ann Arbor Sixties Scene
A collection of 81 articles by Michael Erlewine on Ann Arbor in the 1960s, the music scene, the Beat Scene, and other topics.
EATING TO LIVE AFTER HEART ATTACK OR STROKE
This is diet recommendations based on a number of doctors after my heart problems and two strokes. This is what series of doctors recommend, with some detail.
Frog Swamp and the Wild Pickles
A Children's Story
A story that I wrote for my granddaughters Iris, Emma, and Josephine, who are about the right age. This does not mean that Max, Molly, Lucas Conner, Michaela, or Norbu might not like them.
Blogs on the Coronavirus
Chronological
A chronological series of posts by Michael Erlewine on the coronavirus. It contains information that may be of great help to those battling in their own, using time-tested methods, including TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine.)
Eden Foods Chapati
Legendary Recipe
This blog is about food in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a particular food that I not only like, but if I had to take one food with me to a deserted island, I would take the Eden Chapati, meaning the particular lunch food that Eden Foods in Ann Arbor offered f
Two Sisters Cafe
The most expensive Restaurant in the Worl
My story of how I built the most expensive restaurant in the world, for me.
Indian Summer Restaurant
Crazy As I Want to Be
How I redecorated Indian Summer Restaurant and it was too much.
Indian Summer Restaurant
Crazy As I Want to Be
How I redecorated Indian Summer Restaurant and it was too much.
Working the GUT
Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotis
A wealth of information about the GUT, using Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Post Biotics. A valuable resource of data and links.