Hello, my name is Jeffrey Rothman, and I am an author, musician, and public speaker.  My music and writings are expressions of my personal explorations into spirituality and the path to God-Realization.  While my writings and talks are targeted to a specific interest in religion/spirituality, my music can be enjoyed by secular people as well.

I grew up in Oklahoma, and after I got a Masters in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma, I moved to Portland, Oregon where I currently live and work as a drug and alcohol counselor.  I have been practicing Zen Buddhist meditation daily for the past 10 years, have studied with Zen teachers on a regular basis for years, and regularly attend silent meditation retreats ranging from 6-10 days.  Although I consider Buddhist meditation to be my primary spiritual practice, I respect all religions and consider them to be paths to what I call God-Realization or Enlightenment.

I was born into a Jewish family, went to Catholic schools, attended various protestant Christian churches throughout my life, have lived in a Zen Buddhist Monastery, and have studied traditional Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Taoist, and Buddhist scriptures as a very involved hobby.  Although I have learned much from studying various religions, my own beliefs and world view are the results of my own personal experiences in meditation, prayer, and my dream life. What I have concluded from my various experiences and study is that God-Realization, or Enlightenment, is the highest goal of human life.  All my writings are merely humble suggestions to help people experience God within themselves (or as themselves, to put it more accurately).  My aim is not to convert or to convince, but to share my truth as a potential source of inspiration for people seeking to deepen their own spiritual life.

May you and all beings fully realize God-Consciousness in every moment!  With love,

Jeffrey Rothman