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Tag: Leonard Cohen

Posted on 2022/06/072024/02/01

Leonard Cohen’s Avalanche: Spiritual Interpretation in a Video

Person climbing out of a dark snowy cave into the light

This video interpretation of Leonard Cohen's Avalanche sees the song as the Divine Soul within speaking to the human seeker. read more

Posted on 2022/05/062024/02/01

Leonard Cohen’s Avalanche: A Spiritual Perspective

Leonard Cohen 2008

Listening to Leonard Cohen's Avalanche, I used to feel uneasy, at the mercy of a power beyond my scope. Now I see it as crucial advice on a spiritual path. read more

Posted on 2020/04/122024/02/01

Leonard Cohen: Ballad of the Absent Mare

Kuòān Shīyuǎn's Ten Bulls 6: Riding the Bull Home

Cohen's Ballad of the Absent Mare is the most spiritual rock and pop song I have encountered because it describes the full path rather than certain aspects. read more

Posted on 2020/03/082024/02/10

Leonard Cohen: Going Home

Leonard Cohen 2008

This song may be regarded as presumptuous: God talking directly to Leonard Cohen. We can also read a very humble attitude from the lyrics. read more

Posted on 2020/02/102024/02/10

Leonard Cohen: Anthem

Leonard Cohen 2008

Anthem, released in 1992 on the album The Future, is among the first songs that come to my mind when asked about a song with a spiritual core message. read more

Posted on 2020/02/042024/02/10

Leonard Cohen: Different Sides

Leonard Cohen 2008

Different Sides was released in 2012 by then 78 year old Leonard Cohen on the album Old Ideas. I particularly like this song because it addresses an issue I find crucial on my spiritual journey. read more

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